Heads Up Hollywood

Later, George Paxton sent up a more detailed cult investigation report.

Compared with the brainwashed voluntary behavior of body branding, this is the real evidence of crime.

The leader likes skinny women, so in order to please the leader, many believers will force the "slaves" to starve, and can only eat a little food every day to maintain their figure.

Not only that, the leader also has very special hobbies, all of which are suspected of sexual abuse. And he also asked the slaves not to communicate with each other or to have sex with other men. One of the "slaves" was found to have empathized with others and was imprisoned by the leader for a full year and a half.

This is illegal imprisonment.

Even the youngest "slave" here is only 12 years old!

When it comes to the sexual assault of minor girls, the crime will be aggravated.

Tang En did not think too much, and directly forwarded the investigation report to many American media, including "New York Times", CNN, Yahoo News, "Los Angeles Times", "Wall Street Journal" and other well-known media.

Then, call the police directly!

Tang En is the honorary policeman of Los Angeles, and it is part of his responsibility to maintain the stability and health of public security. As for the legality of the evidence collection process, given his status, it is impossible for the police to embarrass him.

What's more, this is a good thing of justice.

On May 23, Tang En received a report that was surprising enough.

After the movie "The Hunt" was released for 8 weeks, the global box office has exceeded 600 million US dollars!

Among them, the North American box office is as high as 350 million US dollars!

This is the champion of the North American box office chart so far this year!

Michael Jackson's case can be regarded as completely making this movie, which was not expected to be expected, a blowout at the box office!

600 million US dollars at the global box office!

You know, the global box office of "Star Wars Episode 2" barely exceeded 600 million US dollars.

This shows how crazy Michael Jackson's fans are and how much enthusiasm they have for consumption.

As for the runner-up on the North American box office list, it is "Iron Man".

The film was released for three weeks, with a North American box office of 290 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 330 million US dollars, and a global total of 620 million US dollars. It is considered to be on a correct growth path.

If nothing unexpected happens, the final box office figure is not much different from the expected global figure of 800 million US dollars.

Last week's top box office hit...was without a doubt the newly released Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. In the first week of release, the North American box office was 168 million US dollars, the overseas box office was 125 million US dollars, and the box office of the whole series exceeded 290 million US dollars!

This kind of box office momentum is stronger than "Iron Man"!

So much so that many entertainment media are touting it vigorously, claiming that this film will become another $1 billion box office blockbuster!

However, if you want to get 1 billion US dollars, how can it be so easy?

Compared with the reports on the entertainment page, a piece of current affairs news received more attention from Tang En.

The police are on the move!

More than a dozen Los Angeles local policemen dispatched collectively, took over the lair of the DOS cult, and arrested the leader of the cult, Keith Lanier.

As a result, when he was arrested, he discovered that a female leader was leading a group of female believers to surround the police car in an attempt to confront the police and obstruct official duties!

Police in the United States are not used to criminal suspects.

Dare to resist arrest?

Dare to obstruct official duties?

It's just a pistol alert and an electric baton to give these idiot women a fat beating.

The leader Keith Lanier was taken away smoothly, and the female leader was also arrested by the way and brought back to the police station.

According to media reports, this female leader... is quite famous!

It is Alison Mack, the heroine of "Smallville"!

Well, the cult thing completely exploded.

...

Legendary Pictures is going public.

Tang En attended the board of directors.

At the meeting, Michael Ovitz explained to all the directors that the IPO will be jointly undertaken by the three investment banks of Goldman Sachs, Morgan and Citigroup.

Legendary Pictures currently has 420 million shares. In this public offering, 80 million additional shares will be issued to the market, and it is expected to raise 800-100 million US dollars.

Although the issue price has not been finalized yet, it can be guaranteed that after listing, the market value of Legendary Pictures will not be less than US$5 billion.

The platter investment market is just such a big plate.

That's how big Hollywood is.

No matter how high it is, it is impossible.

If there are no more profit growth points, the market value of 6 billion US dollars will be a bottleneck for Legendary Pictures.

To Twain, Legendary Pictures was just an inconspicuous small company.

For Michael Ovitz, it is of great significance. The first glorious era of his life was the establishment of CAA, and Legendary Pictures was the second stage of his life.

Tang En, who proposed the concept of "Assorted Platter Investment", was the noble person he was destined for.

"I heard that you did it?"

After finishing the board meeting, Michael Ovitz invited Dunn to his office.

"What's the matter?" Tang En was taken aback.

Michael Ovitz said with a smile: "Don't pretend, you don't know, these two days, Warner has scolded you enough!"

"Ah! Are you talking about cults?"

Tang En suddenly realized, and couldn't help laughing.

There are three major free public television networks in the United States, NBC, ABC and CBS, plus the rising star FOX, occupying the field of public television.

As a media giant, Warner also has its own channel - WB Television Network.

However, the living space of this TV station is very small, and there is almost no living space squeezed by NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX.

In terms of outstanding performance, the channel launched an American drama "Smallville" popular among teenagers in 2001.

This has almost become the main TV series of WB TV station!

According to the forecast of WB TV station, the American TV series can shoot at least 10 seasons!

Until all the leading actors are old, it has just been filmed for 4 seasons.

Unexpectedly, just before Warner planned to start filming the fifth season, this incident happened!

The heroine, Alison Mack, is associated with a cult and is suspected of crimes such as slavery, illegal detention, and persecution of minors.

Although the case has not yet been finalized, it is impossible for her to star in "Smallville".

This is a fatal blow to WB TV station!

It is only natural that Tang En, the instigator, was scolded.

""Gilmore Girls", "Smallville" and "Smallville" are the three TV series that Warner TV relies on the most. You have cut off an important source of income for Warner TV. Can they not be angry?"

Michael Ovitz shook his head and laughed, but obviously, he didn't care much about things that had nothing to do with his interests.

Tang En said indifferently: "In the final analysis, they were not cautious enough when casting the cast, and did not investigate the details of the actors. I am just doing the just thing as always to save women in dire straits."

"Uh...we're talking to Warner about a new project recently, a musical film "August Love", the heroine has been selected, and it's Keri Russell. She just broke up and is emotionally unstable , how about... you go to help, save it?"

As the biggest and most experienced agent in Hollywood, Michael Ovitz always manages to do this kind of soliciting without showing any signs of failure.

"Ahem, I'm going to Istanbul right now to watch a football game. I'd better find something important to say."

Natalie and Gal Gadot will be back from Jerusalem in a week.

During this period of time, Tang En needs to put in some effort and recharge his batteries.

Except for the few women around me, I stopped hooking up outside for the time being.

Michael Ovitz said: "The market for assortment investment is approaching saturation, and more and more assortment investment companies are entering Hollywood, which will greatly reduce the profit margin of Legendary Pictures."

Tang En glanced at him, "This is a traditional enterprise in the first place, and it is not fundamentally different from a public service company."

The stock prices of public service companies such as water, electricity, and gas will be very stable.

Can't go up, can't go down.

It is often used as a substitute for bonds.

Legendary Pictures will be similar.

However, it is clear that Michael Ovitz's ambition is not dead, and he still wants to continue to lead Legendary Pictures to greater glory.

"IPO is not the end of Legendary Pictures, I can still find more room for growth."

"What are you going to do?"

Michael Ovitz said: "I am rethinking the concept of platter investment. Movies can be invested in platters, why not TV dramas? You know, with the popularity of Starz, including HBO, they have begun to invest heavily in the production of TV dramas. , the risk is increasing."

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "You want to invest in TV drama production?"

"The investment in the film market has been saturated, and TV programs are the next possible expansion direction of Legendary Pictures." Michael Ovitz said.

Tang En pondered: "But TV is different from movies. Movie producers have a great say, but TV dramas are different. TV stations have almost monopolized real power. If they cooperate with TV stations, it will be difficult for Legendary Pictures to gain control."

There are many distribution channels for movies, involving all aspects. In addition to theaters, there are also home entertainment and derivative copyright income.

TV shows are different.

In the era without streaming media, TV dramas will only be popular if they are broadcast on TV stations. Television stations have unique decision-making power over the creation of TV dramas.

If Legendary Pictures wants to invest in TV dramas or other TV shows, it will definitely not be as comfortable as investing in movies.

Michael Ovitz sighed, "However, I can't just watch Legendary Pictures go public and enter the twilight stage of the company."

Tang En is also one of the founders of Legendary Pictures, so he can understand this feeling.

Sitting in the chairman's office of Pass Films, Tang En closed his eyes and meditated.

Looking for a new expansion path for Legendary Pictures.

Investing in a platter of TV dramas...works!

Because more and more high-quality premium American dramas will appear in the future. These American dramas are not like in the past few decades, where you can make one for just one or two million dollars.

Let alone an investment of 10 to 20 million U.S. dollars.

However, the TV station is a problem!