Chapter 18 18. Get out!
On Monday, two extended Lincolns parked outside the MGM building. Cooper and his son led a group of people into this film and television empire with a history of more than 70 years. From today on, they are the masters here.
The receptionist saw them and trotted over to press the elevator button.
The news has spread throughout the company. Everyone is watching.
Those executive factions that are at odds with Charlie Cooper on a daily basis will definitely be cleared out, and one of them even resigned voluntarily two weeks ago.
The position has become vacant, and many people are ready to take it.
In the board of directors, Charlie Cooper sat at the head of the long table, a group of old friends he had brought sat on the right, and Eric and others sat on the left. At this moment, the conference room was filled with middle and senior management from MGM.
Eric was watching them, and these people were also guessing the roles that Eric and others would play.
When everyone was present and looked around, Charlie Cooper spoke first.
"Now that everyone is here, let's get the meeting started. This is the first meeting of the new MGM. It will be a new beginning for all of us."
"We have worked together for so long, you already know me well. I don't like to talk nonsense. It's a waste of life and money!"
"There is only one thing I want to talk about, and that is the reform of MGM. Only through reform can MGM usher in a new life. We must break the big studio model, embrace the new era, embrace the new market, rather than rushing towards death under the leadership of a group of self-righteous old people."
After saying that, Charlie Cooper looked at the executives who usually opposed him and read out more than a dozen names in one breath, covering almost all departments.
"Miller Silva, Sarah Dunn, Gosling Ferrer, Chandler Lauren You are fired!"
Before he finished speaking, it was like a bolt from the blue, and everyone whose name was called felt their head explode.
Although everyone knew that someone would be fired from MGM today, the fact that executives from all departments except finance and human resources were fired was still shocking.
A bald man stood up suddenly, his eyes almost spitting fire: "Charlie Cooper, you shouldn't do this, this will lead to your own destruction!"
Another old woman with wrinkles all over her face also stood up: "Xia Li, we have been colleagues for many years. Don't you have any sympathy for us? Besides, if you fire us all, MGM will be completely paralyzed and you won't be able to accomplish anything!"
Led by the two, many people began to complain and talk about their contributions to MGM. Without them, the company would die anyway!
“That’s enough!”
Eric, who was annoyed by the noise, slammed the table and shouted at the group of guys: "Shut up! All of you shut up!"
The sudden roar stunned the group of people for a moment. They looked straight at Eric and then felt ashamed.
This group of senior executives, these people who have held high positions for many years, were actually pointed at and yelled at by a young boy. If this got out, people would definitely laugh their heads off.
A fat man looked at Eric gloomily: "Young man, who are you? Do you know who you are talking to?"
Eric stood up slowly. "Of course, I know exactly what kind of people you are. You are a bunch of losers who can only stay in the company because of Kerkorian's connections."
"You are completely incompetent. You have no vision for selecting films, production skills, publicity and marketing skills, or market sense. If we were to select the worst people in Hollywood, you would all be on the list!"
"You are still clinging to the ridiculous big studio model. Do you know that this is the 21st century? This is not the 1850s. I only see decay in you!"
"And I, I am the vice president of the new MGM. You can call me Eric Cooper. Remember this name!"
"Now, get out of MGM, get out of this building. From today on, parasites and trash are no longer welcome here. Everyone who doesn't work hard, get out!"
Intimidated by Eric's powerful reputation, a group of people knew that the matter was done and they would definitely not be able to stay at MGM.
So instead of arguing with Eric, a young man, and being laughed at by the entire industry, it is better to leave now and save face.
"Charlie Cooper, you will regret your decision today!"
After saying these harsh words, a group of people walked out of the meeting room one after another.
Seeing so many executives being laid off at one time, everyone in MGM was in danger. Eric's lion-like ferocious behavior quickly spread throughout the company. Everyone knew that they should not mess with the new vice president, and Eric was happy to see this effect.
After dealing with this group of trash, the only people left on the field were their own people. The meeting continued, and Charlie Cooper took the opportunity to ask his son to talk about the company's development strategy.
The reason why he didn't come himself was naturally to let his son integrate into MGM as soon as possible. He wanted to tell everyone that Eric was not a second-generation person who came here to play around, but the real core of the company.
Looking around, Eric's expression turned kind: "As I said just now, the reason why MGM cannot develop is due to the big studio model."
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"I know that when MGM was facing a crisis last century, the company put all its resources into the production of Ben-Hur."
"And Ben-Hur did not disappoint MGM and brought us a lot of honor and wealth, but it was a product of the last era after all, and the market no longer buys into it."
"If we put a lot of resources into a few big productions, it would be a heavy blow to us if they fail. Eggs should be put in separate baskets. This is a principle that even a fool can understand."
"So we have to reform MGM's system, and we have to develop in many ways."
"From today on, the marketing department should not only focus on big investments and big productions. We will not only make war films and fantasy films, we will also make horror films and B-grade films. After the meeting, send all the scripts in your hands to the conference room. I will review them one by one!"
"In addition, our special effects department, as far as I know, only has more than 50 people now, and the equipment is outdated. We need new blood. Special effects blockbusters are the trend of the future, and we can't fall behind."
"There is also the props team. Our props used to be the best in the industry. Although special effects can replace props to a certain extent, they cannot be abandoned. The texture of some scenes shot in real life cannot be compared with special effects."
"Then there are the painters. I grew up watching Tom and Jerry when I was a kid. We are still strong in this aspect, but we need to train new people to prevent a talent gap."
The meeting lasted for more than an hour. Eric's speech was not complicated, but it almost covered all the problems of MGM. He wanted to completely reform MGM and let this movie giant stand at the top of Hollywood again.
Why don’t I have any new books in my library?
Please don’t keep reading books. It is very important to keep up with the times. Without it, you will die.
(End of this chapter)