Heads Up Hollywood

It has been half a month since Tang En Pictures counterattacked and issued a ban order to Disney.

In the past half a month, the films of Tang En Pictures continued to sing triumphantly, and Disney's films were discontinued one after another; Signed a contract and cooperated, ignoring Disney's blocking attitude.

The trend of things has become more and more unpredictable.

Michael Eisner originally thought that as long as Tang En Pictures dared to respond with a "banning order", the film association with the six giants as its team would definitely come forward in an official capacity to restrict Tang En Pictures.

But at present, it seems that this is not the case at all!

Michael Eisner made another special phone call and communicated with several other giants. The replies they gave were all ambiguous, obviously deliberately evading.

With Michael Eisner's IQ, he quickly reacted.

This kid Tang En... must have paid a very high price in exchange for the support of several other giants!

only……

With Tang En Pictures' current assets and scale, what benefits can Hollywood giants envy?

"Movie rights?"

Michael Eisner shook his head immediately, this is impossible!

If several giants partnered up to carve up Tang En Pictures, wouldn't everyone share the film copyright equally?

"It can't be real money, right?"

Michael Eisner laughed dumbfounded.

It's true that Tang En is a super rich man, but he's not stupid either. How could he spend his money for nothing and give it to several other giant companies? Essentially, Hollywood giants are all potential competitors of Tang En Pictures.

Michael Eisner was very smart, he had already guessed that Twain must have teamed up with Michael Ovitz to make a big promise to the other giants, otherwise they would not have allowed Twain Films to "run around" like this.

The box office of "Fox and Dog Party" is very miserable, but the loss of tens of millions, for Disney, which has a market value of more than 50 billion US dollars, is a drop in the bucket and does not affect it at all.

At most, it's just that it's not good-looking to let Tang En show off his quick tongue.

Michael Eisner had paid enough attention to Tang En, a Hollywood newcomer, from the very beginning when he made moves against Tang En Pictures, but now he realized that his attention was far from enough.

The surprise Tang En brought was far beyond imagination.

"Maybe... we should find an opportunity to meet this kid?" Michael Eisner narrowed his eyes, thinking secretly.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in all battles.

Michael Eisner, who was invincible in Hollywood in the past, took his head off in front of this fledgling young man, Twain. While he was angry and amazed, he also felt a little more curious.

He had never met Twain before, and his impression of Twain was all from media reports and everyone's remarks.

Some things may seem serious on the surface, but when they are said, they are the size of a sesame seed.

Of course, Michael Eisner did not admit that he was thinking of giving up. In fact, with Disney's strength, there is no need to bow to any company!

It's just that it's really not worth it to spend such a big price against a film company with assets of less than 2 billion US dollars!

Recently, many shareholders have sent him emails expressing their dissatisfaction.

There is a saying that Tang En said is correct, Disney's film industry is really weak.

After Jeffrey Katzenberg resigned, animated films plummeted; live-action films... are all supported by Jerry Bruckheimer and Harvey Weinstein, and they don't have the domineering power of established studios.

Being continuously bullied by Tang En Pictures in a short period of time is essentially Disney's business, which is too weak.

Now Disney, the core industry is the TV business!

In addition to the ESPN sports station, there is also the ABC public television network. Recently, Michael Eisner will reproduce the glory of the Disney Channel!

The Disney Channel, a premium cable network that focuses on programming for teens, has been rivaled by Warner's Cartoon Network and Viacom's Rodion in the past.

This obviously does not satisfy Michael Eisner's appetite.

In the youth and children's market, it must be Disney's world!

Cable TV network is difficult to roll out in a short period of time. If you want to quickly establish a leading position in this field, acquisition is the best way.

Michael Eisner has already figured it out, and his sights have fallen on the Family Entertainment Channel under Twentieth Century Fox.

The channel has 81 million users in the United States, 10 million users in Latin America, and 24 million household users in Europe. The total value of the acquisition will not be less than US$5 billion.

Although the price is high, once the acquisition is completed, the merged Disney Channel will be the master of cheap family entertainment channels!

Compared with such a huge market, the meager income of movies is really inconspicuous.

Thinking of this, Michael Eisner also laughed at himself. Twain...that's just a silly kid who is still young. He jumped up and down in Hollywood because of his talent and being able to make a few movies.

Is it necessary to get acquainted with such a child?

Maybe it's because Disney's movies have been hit one after another, which makes him disheartened; maybe it's because Twain Pictures' momentum is too strong, and there are big stars coming forward one after another; maybe it's because Twain's ability to maneuver and win over several other giants...

At this moment, Michael Eisner was not as furious as he was some time ago. His heart was at peace. Even when he saw some provocative remarks made by Tang En in the newspaper, he still sneered and laughed them off.

"It's time to find a chance and meet him!"

...

The schedule of "A Beautiful Mind" was not tight, so Tang En was not in a hurry when filming.

There are 8 hours of shooting every day, and there are two rest days every weekend, and there is no need to pay a penny for overtime.

The filming of Mel Gibson's cameo scene was finished very quickly. This guy didn't even have time to rest, so he took a private jet directly to the crew of "Unsinkable".

Tang En received a call from Bill McNick and heard an unexpected news.

"Twain, Michael Eisner wants to see you!"

"who?"

Tang En was startled, but didn't react for a moment.

Bill McNick said slowly, "The chairman of Disney, Michael Eisner!"

Tang En laughed immediately, "Stop teasing, he will see me? He doesn't want to kneel down and beg for mercy, does he?"

Bill McNick's tone was not meant to be joking at all, and he said solemnly: "Twain, I'm afraid this matter is not groundless. Michael Eisner passed the news through Ron Meyer. He must have seen the situation clearly. I don’t want the farce of the banning order to continue.”

Tang En waved his hands and told the crew to rest for half an hour, then slowly walked back to his lounge, and said coldly: "So, Michael Eisner really confessed?"

Bill McNick sighed, "It can't be said that it is an admission of cowardice. Even Mel Gibson is on our side. This influence is too great. If we continue to make trouble, the loss outweighs the gain."

Tang En frowned, "Bill, what do you think?"

"Just like what he said, the matter of the ban order is a farce." Bill McNick paused, "If even Disney backs down and we continue to make trouble, the giants will definitely not be happy."

The corner of Tang En's mouth twitched, "Bill, you're right, but Michael Eisner must have thought the same way! Why should I follow his wishes?"

"Twain, you..."

"Hmph! The matter of the banning order was caused by him. Now that the situation is out of control, he wants to call on everyone to stop. I just want to ask, why?"

"Just because he represents Disney!"

"Ha ha!"

Tang En laughed arrogantly twice, and said coldly: "What can Disney do? Bill, don't say I'm too self-righteous. Michael Eisner has been the emperor for too long, thinking that everyone is him His slave, he is used to his stink!"

Bill McNick sighed, "Twain, it's not good for both of us if we continue to fight. The matter of the ban order must be settled in the final analysis."

Tang En said indifferently: "Of course, the banning order violates the market rules, and it must not exist for a long time. I know that. But to solve this matter, it depends on my attitude, not him!"

"Twain, you're being impulsive again."

"No, Bill, I'm very sober and calm right now." Tang En's voice was steady and firm, "Twain Films is a new company, and I don't want to follow the old path of DreamWorks. It just so happens that Disney can make a big difference. Let the whole of Hollywood understand that Tang En Pictures is not a dream factory and cannot be trampled upon by others!"