章節 453: Chapter 453: Definitely Not Compromising
Burbank, Los Angeles, Capet Headquarters, in Charles' Office.
Donna Langley looked at Charles helplessly and reminded him, "At this point, the competition is already out in the open. Mr. Sumner Redstone has really done his utmost!"
Now, the higher-ups at Capet Pictures knew they wouldn't become MPAA members next year.
"Charles, should we talk to Mr. Redstone? There's still a chance to turn things around. After all, he was convinced by Mr. Rupert Murdoch, and it really is a bit untrustworthy," Donna Langley suggested. Becoming an MPAA member was really beneficial for movie ratings.
Slumdog Millionaire was initially rated R by MPAA when Capet Pictures reported it.
But Sony Columbia's big film, Hancock, had even more explicit content and still got a PG-13 rating.
Later, they struck a deal with Rupert Murdoch, replacing MGM as the seventh official MPAA member, and Slumdog Millionaire was immediately reclassified as PG-13.
MPAA, as the rule-maker of the American movie rating system, prioritized maximizing benefits for its members!
"Hah! I don't think MPAA can resist the allure of hundreds of millions in annual membership dues. Independent film studios barely make that much in net income yearly. Who'd be willing to spend millions annually just for membership?" Charles was quite frustrated. These guys just flip the table when they can't win.
It wasn't just Sumner Redstone; Rupert Murdoch's shamelessness was also clear to Charles. He definitely believed Murdoch was backing Redstone.
"Sumner Redstone wants me to back down? That's impossible. I'll find some time to visit Washington D.C. in a few days and speak with Dan Glickman," Charles said as he stood up.
"The next strategy is to go all out in acquiring NBC Universal under General Electric!"
If Capet Pictures couldn't become an official member, they'd buy Universal and directly become an AA member.
Donna Langley nodded and said, "The General Electric board is still discussing the feasibility of selling NBC Universal."
"Alright, I've already consulted with BNP Paribas and Bank of America. They're supporting our acquisition of NBC Universal. Also, BlackRock and Fidelity Investments, they're all helping hands," Charles had also contacted Middle Eastern investors, but the resistance from Jewish capital was immense and became a hindrance instead.
Jewish capital was deeply rooted in Hollywood, owning shares in large film studios and TV stations.
Plus, Wall Street hedge funds were 80% Jewish capital influenced. Commercial banks like JPMorgan Chase and First Citi had significant Jewish capital influence.
Previously, all five major American investment banks had Jewish capital backing, with Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs almost acting as their spokespersons.
Now, with the five major investment banks gone, Jewish capital was expanding its influence in commercial banks. America was originally an Anglo-Saxon and Jewish capital alliance that ruled.
Jewish capital was strong in hedge funds, investment banking, and Hollywood media marketing but Anglo-Saxon capital still dominated in commercial banks, public utilities, telecommunications, insurance, and heavy industry energy sectors!
Jewish capital also "suffered heavy losses" in this financial crisis, with the fall of the five major investment banks. Even the heavily controlled insurance giant AIG faced bankruptcy risk.
Among America's four major news agencies: Associated Press, United Press International, Bloomberg, and International News Service, Bloomberg was entirely a mouthpiece for Jewish capital.
Capet Entertainment was fully independent of Jewish capital in Hollywood's media power, earning the support of Anglo-Saxon capital. As Jewish power grew stronger within the alliance, Anglo-Saxon capital had to regain its ground.
The two major capitals aimed to control the world, but competition was inevitable in their cooperation. Charles, being of French descent, wasn't part of the Anglo-Saxon race but was even further from Jewish connections.
Yet, Charles was a native American capital that had grown up within local forces, naturally close to American native interests!
In the future, the Capet capital empire would undoubtedly have complex interwoven capital forces. But as long as Charles Capet was in charge, his will would always be the direction for the Capet Empire's development.
In the evening, Emily Blunt attended the premiere of Sunshine Cleaning at Capet's Round Theater on Sunset Boulevard before joining Charles in his car to head to Dume Cove Mansion in Malibu.
"Charles, have you been visiting the Capet Mansion in Beverly Hills less often recently?" Emily Blunt asked with a smile.
Charles nodded, "I've been followed by more paparazzi lately, so I visit the Capet Mansion less frequently."
Not only that, Charles now often went out alone to minimize the commotion for some peace.
"Christmas is coming, and Los Angeles is getting more lively," Emily Blunt noted, seeing many people decorating Christmas trees.
"Still more than ten days to go. Are you planning to head back to England?" Charles asked as they arrived at Dume Cove Mansion, sitting on the couch together.
"I'll at least go back for half a month and then prepare for shooting Gulliver's Travels. I've signed a contract with 20th Century Fox," Emily Blunt explained.
Gulliver's Travels is one of the 18th-century British satirical literary masterpieces by Jonathan Swift, a fantastical adventure novel.
20th Century Fox seemed to be on a streak with fantasy adventure themes, including Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Gulliver's Travels, and taking over Disney's work, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, all set for production!
"Jack Black in a big-budget fantasy movie? That's a joke. Even Jim Carrey's big name couldn't save Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events from flopping," Charles shook his head.
20th Century Fox was quite bold. Charles wasn't optimistic about their upcoming Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. Jack Black, Owen Wilson, and Ben Stiller, members of Hollywood's so-called Frat Pack, only had value in mid-to-low-budget films.
Capet would never see a major project worth over a hundred million dollars led by Frat Pack members!
"So, do you have a good script that I can work on? I'll definitely meet your expectations!" Emily Blunt asked, eyes full of enthusiasm.
"Let me think about it," Charles replied. He had high hopes for Emily Blunt, even above Keira Knightley!
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