The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Just two days later, Otaiba wrote back to Hawke. Abu Dhabi acted quickly. Prince Rashid took the lead in forming a business delegation, which would soon come to Los Angeles.

Hawke found Tom Cruise.

Every profession has its own expertise. Compared with Twitter and his investment foundation, Tom Cruise has a stronger appeal in the film industry.

Because of the filming of "Nightcrawler" and "War of the Worlds", and last year's all-out effort to win an Oscar, "Mission: Impossible 3" has not yet started preparations.

Tom Cruise immediately contacted Paramount Pictures chairman Shirley Lansing and made an appointment with Hawke to discuss relevant matters.

The three of them went straight to Eric's Ethan Film Studio.

Roger Keane was here, and he first talked about the investment that had been discussed earlier.

Like Nightcrawler, Los Angeles Fire will also be distributed by Paramount Pictures. When Sherry Lansing heard about the investment increase, she was somewhat surprised: "The investment amount has doubled?"

Eric Nana said: "The investor took the initiative to ask for more investment, and we really couldn't refuse. It's not easy to refuse such a request."

In the conference room, everyone was speechless for a moment.

Speaking of which, the GDP of those rich people in the Middle East is just that, but they can't compete with the other side's abundant cash.

If you dare to raise your finger, I will multiply it several times.

Hawke said directly: "This project is different from the past. The investors are willing to invest and promise not to interfere with the filming. They are God. Whatever needs are met, just go ahead."

In order to attract investment, his foundation will not be as deceptive as those bastards in Hollywood.

Tom Cruise responded: "I wish every investor could be like them."

Hawke remembered that there was a group of film and television investors on the other side of the Pacific Ocean who were hailed as the best investors in the entertainment industry in history.

He is happy to spend money, does not interfere with the creation, respects the production team, and rarely makes other requests except to promote a few actresses.

For a project with an investment of tens of millions, the requirement of supporting a few actors can be completely ignored.

"In that case, the publicity and promotion must be done as for a first-tier major project." Shirley Lansing didn't care. With Tom Cruise as the golden signboard, Paramount Pictures, as the distributor, would definitely make money, it was just a matter of how much.

She asked directly: "What about Oscar?"

Tom Cruise won the Oscar for Best Actor, and his long-cherished dream came true, but his enthusiasm for the Oscar game dropped sharply.

But Hawke is different. The ideal situation for the project is that it will achieve both box office success and award wins.

He said: "The Los Angeles fire is a permanent pain for California and America. I think Los Angeles should mourn this disaster in the most special way. We can try to win the Oscar for Best Picture."

Tom Cruise is a smart man. His interest in the Oscars, which he had lost, was instantly rekindled. He took the initiative to say, "Last time, we only won Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, but nothing for Best Director and Best Picture. I think we can give it another try."

With two overseas investors footing the bill, there was nothing that Shirley Lansing couldn't agree to. Besides, if the film really won a big award, Paramount Pictures, as the distributor, would also gain more: "Okay, let's go for the next awards season."

It is now the second half of 2005, and the script of "Los Angeles Fire" has just been completed and financing has been secured. The main actors have not yet been determined, and the crew has not started filming. The film will not be completed until the second half of next year at the earliest.

The 77th Academy Awards ended in March. There is no need to think about the 3th in March next year. The earliest that can be achieved is the 78th.

Hawke thought about what happened at the 2007th Academy Awards in early 79.
Eric won the Best Original Screenplay award and also has ideas for the Best Director award: "I will make this film with both grand scenes and profound themes."

Hawke smiled and said, "I believe in your ability."

Tom Cruise has worked with Eric once before and has a clearer understanding of this: "With Eric's ability, it is not a problem to control such a production."

Eric knew exactly how the film should be made, and everything else had to be put aside to serve Hawke's needs first.

Hawke's needs coincide perfectly with the film's profound theme.

The Los Angeles fire was not a natural disaster, but a man-made disaster!

As for big special effects scenes, that's what Hollywood does best.

After finalizing the Oscar strategy, Hawke mentioned the next topic: "Abu Dhabi has contacted my investment foundation and wants to participate in the filming of Tommy's new film. They will send a business delegation to Los Angeles next."

Hollywood has been borrowing other people's money to make its own movies. When Shirley Lansing heard that the financial leader was coming, she immediately expressed the proper attitude: "Paramount Pictures will receive the inspection team with the highest standards."

Roger Keane chimed in: "They have a request to be part of the investment in Tommy and the Mission: Impossible movies."

Shirley Lansing laughed: "There's no problem with Paramount Pictures."

Tom Cruise certainly wouldn't refuse to bring in outside money to help him make money: "That's fine with me."

"It's still about the investment amount." Roger Keane reminded: "The production cost of Mission: Impossible 3 is $1.5 million, they think it's a bit low. Considering Tommy's Oscar-winning status, it should be at least $2 million."

Shirley Lansing's mouth trembled: "What can I say? Who can refuse such a request?"

Hawke reminded: "There is a large section of the film that will be shot in Abu Dhabi."

The Mission: Impossible series was originally filmed all over the world, so the cities didn't really matter. Tom Cruise responded immediately, "No problem."

As long as he was paid enough, Ethan Hunt could live in Abu Dhabi.

Hawke didn't understand film production, but he knew the role of money, and said, "This way, we can make the scene bigger."

Tom Cruise is already thinking about this.

Hawke thought of the effective promotional techniques used in the later films of the series and said, "When building momentum, you can try to use more of the difficult action shots you performed in person."

Tom Cruise said, "I took note of that."

In addition to the film, Abu Dhabi will also participate in the financing of the West Coast Foundation. Hawke did not need to mention this.

After discussing the two film projects, Shirley Lansing was the first to leave.

Roger Keane also left Ethan's studio to discuss fund transfer with Aziz.

When Hawke was about to leave, he met Jacqueline.

This rising Hollywood star will play the leading role in "Los Angeles Fire", but her role is a villain.

Jacqueline greeted and looked at Hawke, not knowing what to say for a moment.

I still remember the first time we met, he was a paparazzi who came to take pictures of Robert Downey Jr. and Sarah Parker, but now he is a real billionaire and can stir up public opinion across the United States.

Hawke noticed that Jacqueline was in a daze and asked, "Why, don't you recognize me?"

"No." Jacqueline was outstanding in appearance, and her smile was even more beautiful: "I just wanted to say thank you to you."

Hawke waved his hand: "You're welcome." He looked at Eric: "Director Ethan recognized your acting skills, so you have so many opportunities."

Jacqueline had experienced many people and things, and knew how to make it in Hollywood. She said, "If you need me in the future, please let me know."

Two weeks later, a small business delegation led by Abu Dhabi Prince Rashid arrived in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Mayor Brian personally received them.

After a detailed investigation, Rashid decided to cooperate with the West Coast Foundation.

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In August, after several hearings and out-of-court mediation, the civil lawsuit between Twitter and BlackRock entered the trial stage.

Hawke sat in the gallery.

The FBI Los Angeles branch specially escorted two Russian spies as witnesses.

In addition, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the head of the research team under the Congressional Budget Committee, and others came to the court to explain the importance of the AI ​​Manhattan Project to the United States.

Since the AI ​​Manhattan Project was sent to the White House, Hawke has built a huge alliance of interests.

This super plan requires more than twenty supporting related companies.

Every company represents a political force.

A group of hungry termites are waiting to eat meat, and any obstacles that stand in their way will be eaten in one bite.

In the courtroom, except for the defendant and his lawyer, almost all the people were supporters of Twitter.

Even the jury members were carefully selected.

While Hillary Clinton appears to still be supporting BlackRock, she has actually treated BlackRock as a dish.

There is no way such a lawsuit could be lost.

After a long trial, the judge declared BlackRock lost the case in court.

Of course, $33.2 billion in compensation is not realistic.

BlackRock must pay Twitter a series of compensations including labor costs and time costs, with a total compensation amount of US$21.37 billion.

Other terms such as public apologies are irrelevant.

BlackRock announced its appeal on the spot.

Hawke and Erica emerged from the courtroom together and entered the parking lot.

In the distance, Larry Fink and Robert Capito were looking at this side beside a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle.

The two men knew that the war had just begun and that there would be appeals and criminal proceedings in the espionage case to come.

But with the support of Donkey Party members Hillary Clinton and La Zipton, they are still optimistic.

At this moment, a team of FBI agents in blue uniforms appeared in front of Larry Fink and Robert Capito and presented them with a compulsory subpoena.

The people who had been arranged in advance were quietly taking photos at this time.

Hawke didn't look over there and got into the car with Erica.

Erica asked, "It doesn't seem to be Jennifer's?"

Hawke knew better: "The FBI in New York."

Erica frowned: "Have you found evidence that can directly link these two people in the spy case?"

The FBI Los Angeles branch has no other evidence that can incriminate BlackRock's management, especially Larry Fink and Robert Capito, except for the confessions of the two spies.

If it's an ordinary person, just catch him and find a way to deal with him.

They are not ordinary people.

Hawke said softly, "The people over at Hillary found evidence that Larry Fink and Robert Capito forced minors."

He added: "To be more precise, it should be manufactured." (End of this chapter)