HWI 34

Hollywood What If Chapter 34



Robert Shaye. The founder of New Line Cinema.

Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein. The founders of Miramax.

Ronald Meyer. The CEO of Universal Studios.

Terry Semel. The CEO of Warner Bros.

Tom Rothman. The CEO of 20th Century Fox.

Brad Grey. The CEO of Paramount Pictures.

Michael Eisner. The Chairman of Disney.

These people had one thing in common, all of them were Jews.

Yes, these bosses of giant film companies in Hollywood were controlled by Jews. This fact could never be erased. Most of the people in Hollywood understand it very well.

So the sentence that Jews controlled Hollywood was not an understatement. It was the truth.

Right now, Kazir Grey was facing the two of these big bosses. He announced that he was a Jew as well and the two changed their opinions of him.

After what happened in World War II. After the tragedy that Jews faced at that time, they started standing up and building their empire. Perhaps this was the reason why Jews helped each other. Especially those who experienced persecution in the 1940s.

So for the people who believe that Holocaust didn't happen, all I can say is that they are fucking uneducated.

If you believe that these tragedies never happen, you have to ask yourself if you're even a person.

"I see, you're a Jew."

Terry Semel smiled while Tom Rothman nodded.

"But it didn't change the fact that we have to negotiate with you in a business stance."

"Indeed."

"Well, we will listen to your opinion first. Kazir, how much do you want to sell the North American distribution of Napoleon Dynamite? If it's not unreasonable, maybe I can agree."

Terry Semel assured him.

Kazir licked his lips. To be honest, he didn't expect that he would meet these people his entire life. He was just a simple person who loves making movies. Yet now he was facing the big bosses of Hollywood.

He took a deep breath. Even Salvatore Barlowe next to him was nervous. His future was on Kazir's decision.

"$2.5 million and 10% North American box office share."

"Are you serious?"

"... Yes."

Terry Semel and Tom Rothman looked at each and chuckled. Indeed, everyone in this circle will fight for bigger money.

"Kazir. I can tell you the truth, this offer is impossible. You don't have any capability to fight for that kind of condition. Instead, I can pay you $3 million for Napoleon Dynamite."

Terry Semel might have a good impression of Kazir but this was business. He would never be lenient.

After all, Jews were known as greedy people.

"I have to think about it," Kazir answered honestly.

Terry Semel's condition was not bad. At least it was much better than the others offered.

"Then, I guess my time here is over. Kazir Grey, I love to cooperate with you."

"I hope as well, Terry."

The two shook their hands and Terry Semel stood up.

Together with Producer Enrico Pusi, Terry Semel left the studio.

"Enrico, contact Kazir later. If the negotiation with Tom Rothman failed, you can offer his $3.5 million. That's already my highest bid. If he asked more, you can stop."

"Yes sir."

Terry Semel entered the car and left the place.

"Kazir Grey... Interesting."

Another director with Jew ancestry. Terry Semel was happy to know him.

"Kazir. To be honest, you caught my interest and I watched your three movies. They are horrible."

Tom Rothman's honest opinion made Kazir grin.

"Thank you, Tom."

"$2.3 million and 5% North American box office. However, you can only acquire the 3% if the movie exceeded $50 million. 5% if it exceeded $100 million. What do you think? Are you confident in your movie?"

Tom Rothman smile and spread his arms. He wanted to see Kazir's reaction.

Just as he expected, Kazir had a grin on his face as he heard his offer.

'This man is insane. I don't where he got his confidence. Perhaps he is just hallucinating.'

"I agree." Without hesitation, Kazir nodded.

Napoleon Dynamite never exceeded $40 million in his past life. Now that he altered the movie, Kazir decided to gamble. He felt stupid and excited at the same time.

"Good. But I have to make it clear. We will only open around 12 theaters for Napoleon Dynamite in the first week. We have to test the response of the market before expanding the release of Napoleon Dynamite."

"I understand."

This was a normal thing. Kazir already expected it.

"It's good to have a cooperate with you. I hope we will have a successful cooperation."

"Me too. Thank you, Tom."

When the negation was over, Salvatore Barlowe sighed. He thought Kazir would fight for more.

In Salvatore's opinion, $2.3 million was already a great amount. After all, he would receive $69 thousand with that amount. For a small agent like him, $69 thousand was already his annual salary.

The next day, Kazir's lawyer read the contract before Kazir signed it. The contract stated everything that Tom Rothman promised.

If the movie surpassed $50 million, he would receive 3%. If the movie surpassed $109 million, he would receive 5%.

On top of that, Kazir got $2.3 million in cash. In his entire life, Kazir never touched an amount as big as this.

Kazir was satisfied with the negation.

Tom Rothman never attended the signing of the contract because he was busy. He sent his secretary instead.

It was already a miracle that a CEO like Tom Rothman met him.

"Sir," Enrico Pusi entered Terry Semel's office with pursed lips.

"What's the news?"

"Kazir Grey signed up a contract with Fox Searchlight Pictures for $2.3 million and 5% box office share."

"I understand," Terry Semel nodded. He already had an idea that Tom Rothman would agree.

To be honest, this kind of condition was within his expectation but Terry felt that Kazir didn't have any status to sign a contract like that.

"Either both of them are insane or one of them is."