Once Zhu Ke successfully acquires Universal Pictures, Wald Pictures will no longer be the top company under the Big Six, but will become a complete giant film company. At the same time, Universal Pictures also has one of only seven seats in the American Film Association.

Seats?

It determines what classification a film company can obtain, and directly affects the box office results of a movie.

Because of film grading reasons, Zhu Ke was caught in the neck by big companies more than once.

G (popular level), PG (general level), PG-13 (counseling level), R (restricted level), NC-17 (not allowed to watch at the age of 17 or under 17)......

The Hollywood movie classification system is based on the movie's theme, language, violence, luo style, **** scenes, drug use scenes, etc., representing the opinions that most parents may give to the movie.

Its purpose is to provide parents with movie-related information in advance to help parents determine which movies are suitable for children of a certain age to watch.

"The starting point is good, but with the passage of time, large companies in the United States relied on the power of seats to wantonly eliminate dissidents and suppress each opponent to death..."

The age rating of viewers directly determines the age at which movie audiences enter the cinema to buy tickets and watch movies.

Do you think it is important? !

In 1999, before the movie "Spartan 300 Warriors" produced by Wald Pictures was about to be released, Zhuke and others submitted an application to the American Film Association.

However, what about the movie ratings obtained?

Yes—NC-17!

This means that audiences aged 17 or younger are prohibited from entering the cinema to watch. Undoubtedly, this NC-17 grading result will cause the "300 Spartan" movie to lose a large number of audiences.

Later, Zhuke got Paramount's help, making "300 Spartan Warriors" received R (restricted level).

The R grade is already very good, at least it has saved the 17-year-old audience.

Only 17-year-old audiences can at least bring a potential market for movie audiences of millions of people to "300 Spartan".

With more audiences, the movie box office will naturally increase.

So how important it is to have the only 7 seats of the American Film Association!

Paramount, Universal, Disney, 20th Century Fox, Sony Columbia, Warner, plus a currently down-and-out giant MGM, they control only 7 seats of the American Film Association.

Seat, a symbol of giants!

Something that other film companies dream of but can't get!

Of course, after the rise of the future streaming media giant Netflix, the American Film Association has to add a seat for Netflix.

"Boss, if we can really acquire Universal Pictures, then we can take a seat in the Film Association, which is absolutely beneficial to the company's future development."

Vice President Du Sen is very excited now.

Man, that's Universal Pictures, one of Hollywood's top six!

Zhuke clenched his fists and said, "Seats are very important, and Universal Pictures owns a series of very valuable film rights!"

"Jurassic Park" series, "Mummy" series, "Back to the Future" series, "The Bourne" series...

Including "Gladiator", "Hannibal", "Fake God"...

Wait, Universal Pictures owns a series of film copyrights, it is definitely a huge sweet pastry, let alone Zhu Ke, anyone will be very greedy.

"But boss, the problem is coming!"

Vice President Du Sen: "According to the current strength of our Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, plus your boss's financial resources, we are fully capable of acquiring Universal, but Universal's parent company, Vivendi Group, has it really gone wrong?"

"Even if it really faces huge losses and has to sell some of its assets, will it definitely sell Universal Pictures?"

Zhuke nodded, agreeing.

From a water company, the French Vivendi Group has successfully transformed into a global media giant in just a few years. The most important sector is Universal Pictures!

You know, Vivendi’s acquisition of Universal Pictures has only been more than a year...

Is it willing to give up Universal Pictures?

As a result, Zhuke is not quite sure!

Of course, Zhuke, as a traverser, still has the advantage of foresight.

"I remember that in the future, the American public television giant NBC Television will acquire Universal Pictures and turn it into NBC—Universal Pictures."

"Moreover, behind the TV giant NBC, there is General Electric, the veteran American giant!"

Zhuke thought about it.

Year 2003?

year 2004?

In 2005?

Even if Zhu Ke is a traverser, he doesn't remember when General Electric Company entered the market to acquire Universal Pictures!

"Boss, I think no matter whether Vivendi will have a problem or not, we must start collecting information now. Once the news is true, then we must immediately intervene, otherwise other companies will definitely swarm in, and we will be too late to say anything by then. "

Duson made suggestions.

In a word, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared!

Zhuke nodded: "I deeply agree. Starting today, you will form an additional project team to collect information on Vivendi and Universal Pictures."

"Yes, boss."

Where would Duson refuse?

This is the rhythm of adding a burden. It is a great thing for him. It is too late to be happy...

Once he successfully facilitated the company's acquisition of Global, then the next CEO after Victor, there will be no one to fight with it. It is definitely a sure thing.

......

The next day.

As the president of Wald Pictures, Kevin Fitch came to Zhuke's office again.

At the same time, there is Du Sen, vice president of the head office.

The two and Zhu Ke discussed the announcement of the two films "Chain Saw" and "Queen Wearing Prada". After all, if they want to successfully acquire Universal Pictures, Zhu Ke does not mind to teach Universal Pictures first.

The movie "The Scorpion King"?

Ha ha!

In the original time and space, once the movie was released, relying on the fan base of "The Mummy", this film called "The Mummy: The Prequel" successfully attracted a large number of fans to watch the movie.

Coupled with the off-season schedule in April, the movie "The Scorpion King" can be described as a box office bomb like a lonely beggar!

In the first three days of the first weekend, the film scored 36.2 million US dollars in one fell swoop, won the North American box office champion of the week, and broke the best record ever for a North American box office movie premiere in April.

As the starring actor in the play, Dawn Johnson, known as the "Big Rock", became famous in one fell swoop!

But now?

Zhu Ke didn't want to see the success of "The Scorpion King"!

Two movies, "Chain Saw" and "The Queen Wearing Prada", UU reading www. uukanshu.com has been released one after the other in "The Scorpion King" movie, and it can definitely give it a huge blow!

Moreover, Disney is also in!

The film "Observations", starring Mel Gibson and Jacques Phoenix, with a production cost of more than $75 million, by Touchstone Pictures, distributing by Disney and distributing by Disney influences.

"April in North America over the past years was a low-season schedule, but this year's April schedule is undoubtedly extremely lively."

Zhu Klang said: "They all said that "Saw Fright", which was produced for only more than 1 million US dollars, is a tattered product. I think it will create a miracle!"

Frightened chainsaw!

One of the most classic and outstanding horror movies among North American movies in the 21st century. Will it be a tattered one? !

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