Rebirth in the Perfect Era.

Summary

The press conference for "The Last Samurai" was chaotic, with media packed inside while Tom Cruise and Edward Zwick were denied entry by security. Meyer, CEO of Warner, opened with an apology for producing a film deemed inappropriate, shifting blame to the screenwriters and claiming Warner was misled. Despite their anger, Cruise and Zwick realized Meyer’s strategy to absolve Warner of responsibility while taking all financial losses upon themselves. This maneuver elevated Warner’s image and portrayed the filmmakers as self-interested, deepening Cruise and Zwick's frustration. Meyer concluded by promising future diligence in film selection, aiming to restore trust.

Full content