Heads Up Hollywood

The long conference table must be 20 meters long.

Speak through the microphone.

The faces at the farthest distance were even somewhat blurred.

However, those guys in the distance are mostly foils, supporting the scene, and have no right to speak.

These people sitting around Tang En are the real bosses of this meeting.

There is MPAA chairman Jack Valenti, there is Redstone, there is Ted Turner, there is Michael Eisner, there is Howard Stringer, there is Tom Rothman...

Well, looking around, most of them had some new and old grudges with Tang En.

Mr. Jack Valenti is over 70 years old and is the host of this meeting. He has a kind face and an easy-going attitude, and he said with a smile: "Tang En, everyone called you here this time mainly to ask about Ha Weinstein's matter. You know, this incident has caused a great negative impact on Hollywood. Media reports around the world are criticizing Hollywood in turn. This has caused a great blow to Hollywood's image, and it will also seriously affect the dissemination of the country's cultural industry."

Jack Valenti still maintained his glamorous side, as if he was afraid that Tang En would take his anger out on him, so he was trying hard to speak.

He is old age.

I have long since lost the drive of my youth.

He just wanted to live out his old age in peace and stability, so he didn't want to offend an emerging Hollywood power like Tang En. Especially the "Fahrenheit 9/11" incident made him offend the White House, and he is already planning to submit his resignation application.

Without power, it is even more necessary to rely on an old face and past affection to enjoy comfort and happiness.

However, others will not be so easy to talk about.

Especially Lei Shidong and Ted Turner, veteran media tycoons who were deeply offended by Tang En.

Ted Turner said coldly: "Twain, as far as I know, you were just a small studio assistant back then, eating cheap meals and living in a slum. Everything you are now comes from Hollywood, Hollywood gave you a new life! But how did you do it? You are using Hollywood decency to brighten your own face! You are ungrateful!"

These words are extremely heavy.

The atmosphere is slightly condensed.

It seems that the temperature in this conference room has suddenly dropped a lot.

Many people on the fringes gasped.

so ruthless?

The meeting has only just begun, so white knives go in and red knives go out?

This is really endless.

Tang En looked at him in surprise, as if in a daze: "Mr. Turner, aren't you in TV? Hollywood has something to do with you? If I remember correctly, this is MPAA, not FCC."

Ted Turner said angrily: "Warner Bros. is a member of MPAA and has the oldest qualification!"

Tang En was even more surprised, "Can you represent Warner Brothers? Didn't you get into trouble and be dismissed from all positions by Time Warner? Could it be that your current status is Barry Meyer's spokesperson?"

As soon as these words came out, low laughter came from the conference room.

Barry Meyer wasn't even fit to lift his shoes in front of Ted Turner.

However, Barry Meyer is the CEO of Warner Bros., but Ted Turner has been relieved of his position. He is only the largest shareholder of Time Warner and has no real power.

From this perspective, Ted Turner can come to this meeting only under the banner of Barry Meyer's "follower".

Ted Turner's face turned into a pig's liver, and he almost lost his composure and cursed.

Isn't it because of Twain that he is today?

The closure of the MGM label was clearly Twain's decision. As a result... Kirk Kerkorian and Ted Turner were the ones who received the most criticism.

He has simply become a backer.

In the end, if Twain dared to publicly sarcasm on such an important occasion, Ted Turner almost wanted to fight him desperately.

Lei Shidong suppressed the furious Ted Turner, stared at Tang En who was sitting opposite him with a gloomy expression, and said in a deep voice: "Tang En, everyone came here today to give an explanation, not to listen to you The benefit of the tongue!"

"A statement? What statement?"

"The Harvey Weinstein thing! Are you playing dumb?"

Tang En shrugged, leaned back crookedly, and looked like a hob, "Harvey Weinstein used his position in the past 20 years to be suspected of sexually assaulting more than a dozen actresses. The evidence is conclusive. , with dozens of accusations. It is obviously a good thing that such an industry cancer is exposed, and you all want to see the cancer continue to rot?"

"You know that's not what I meant!"

"Then what did you say?"

"Can the sharp tongue solve the problem?"

"False and slander won't solve the problem."

Tang En spread his hands, looking nonchalant.

Seeing that the situation was getting out of control and the two sides were about to quarrel, Jack Valenti quickly spoke up and explained gently: "Twain, you misunderstood everyone. Harvey...he made so many mistakes You deserve what you deserve. However, should you be more tactful in the way you handle it? You have to know that your handling of this matter has made Hollywood very passive."

Twain has always been soft on the soft.

Have something to say.

Like Ted Turner, he seemed to eat gunpowder as soon as he came up, so Tang En didn't bother to explain anything to him.

Good thing Jack Valentine was a good lubricant.

Tang En said: "On the contrary, I think my treatment is very appropriate. Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain! What is cancer? Cancer is Hollywood's stubborn cancer disease! This kind of severe disease, conservative treatment is not feasible, and a wave of surgery is necessary Knife action!"

Ted Turner said sarcastically: "Sophistry! To put it bluntly, you are still promoting your feminism and sacrificing the collective interests of Hollywood for your personal reputation."

"Personal fame? How ridiculous!" Tang En was not polite, and responded fiercely, "I want personal fame, but I still need to use this method? My movies, mine, my records, my investments, my comics ...Which one has not accumulated the prestige of the sky for me? Do I need to step on the decency of Hollywood? What a joke! This is a typical villain's heart and a gentleman's belly!"

Jack Valentine had a headache, and hurriedly said: "Ted didn't mean that, don't get excited..."

"Mr. Valenti, this is not my problem. Everyone has heard it. He is just a slander! Besides bankrupting MGM, what contribution has he made to Hollywood? What about me? I proposed Platter investment, I proposed the hit theory, I revived the dead manga movies, I revived the lifeless Hollywood market! Compared with me, you deserve it?!"

Tang En's words directly hit Ted Turner's weakness.

Almost pissed him off!

But in the eyes of industry insiders, there is really nothing wrong with these remarks. Except for the point that the words are not too particular and the tone is intense, in terms of content...it's not too much.

In the past few years, Twain has indeed made great contributions to the development of Hollywood's entire pattern.

Not to mention other things, the idea of ​​"assortment investment" alone is very constructive.

In addition to Legendary Films, there have been seven or eight companies in Hollywood that focus on "assortment investment", which has greatly solved the financing problems of major film companies.

Jack Valenti also nodded repeatedly, "Well, we all see your contribution to Hollywood, and we all thank you for your dedication to Hollywood over the years, but Harvey..."

Before he finished speaking, Tang En interrupted him again. He looked around the Hollywood crowd far away from the long table, and said, "Everyone must have heard about it. A few days ago, I held a competition at Seoul National University in South Korea. A speech on the production process of film and television special effects. Special effects films are the main type of commercial blockbusters. However, computer special effects is a new industry after all. Many colleagues in the industry do not know much about it. They can only cross the river by feeling the stones and learning while shooting Movies. I have explained all my understanding of film and television special effects over the years, just to provide some ideas for colleagues in the industry, so as to reduce the detours everyone takes in film production.”

Mentioning this, the expressions of those Hollywood producers and directors in the distance became excited.

I have to say, this is indeed another great contribution!

George Lucas also said excitedly: "I read the content draft of the speech, and it is very exciting and accurate. Being able to summarize such a mature assembly line special effects industry is enough to show that Tang En's understanding of special effects has far surpassed ours. One person. With the idea he provided, Hollywood...can save at least $5 billion in exploration costs!"

$5 billion?

Everyone was shocked!

Blow it?

Spielberg said in a timely manner: "It's only high, not low. Since the special effects industry has entered Hollywood in an all-round way, the production cost of movies has increased tremendously. In 2000, Hollywood produced and acquired movies for distribution. The investment in the company was 7.75 billion US dollars, and last year, this value exceeded 10 billion US dollars. Among them, 40% were special effects expenditures. If Tang En hadn't selflessly shared his understanding of the film and television special effects process, I think...Hollywood would think It will take at least 2-3 years to find a mature and feasible standardized process.”

First, special effects master George Lucas, then special effects expert Steven Spielberg...

Even the compliments from these two big names in the special effects film industry showed how important Tang En's speech in South Korea had on Hollywood!

"$5 billion..."

Jack Valentine muttered to himself, his complexion changed slightly.

Is this too exaggerated?

Pooring Harvey Weinstein has indeed caused great damage to Hollywood's external image, and indirectly caused a great loss of profits.

However, Tang En's move... directly made up for the loophole of the lack of benefits.

Even affluent.

Jack Valenti has been in charge of MPAA for 38 years, and he has already become a human being.

With his cloudy eyes, he took a deep look at Tang En.

Now he finally understands where Tang En's confidence lies.

Be prepared.

"Okay, good boy!"

With a smile on his face, Jack Valenti praised Tang En repeatedly.

Other people in the industry also showed surprise and admiration, and looked at Tang En with praise.

At this scene, Lei Shidong was a little dumbfounded.

Ted Turner almost slipped under the table.

It was originally a good criticism meeting, but how could it turn into Dunn Walker's commendation meeting in the blink of an eye?

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