Heads Up Hollywood

As expected, Michael Ovitz did not disappoint Tang En. The next day, he brought a document and came to Tang En's office in person.

Although he has resigned from the chairmanship of AMG's agency, he is still the major shareholder, and Twain's director's agency is with AMG.

What's more, he and Tang En are very good partners, even if they help a little with obligations, it's only natural.

So Michael Ovitz did not shirk.

The person he introduced is indeed of great background, the current CEO and director of HBO TV, Chris Albrecht.

The chairman and CEO of the HBO television network is Jeff Bewkes, that is, the position has been rising all the way. After 2006, this person who has been in charge of the Time Warner Group is self-willed and arrogant.

Alan Horn, the president of Warner Bros., was suppressed because he didn't like to flatter him, which led him to leave Warner and go to Disney, and then created Disney's movie kingdom.

From Marvel Pictures, to Lucasfilm, and then to Fox Films, under the leadership of Alan Horn, Disney films have almost occupied half of Hollywood's market share.

The same is true of Chris Albrecht, the current HBO director. He is 45 years old this year, just when a man is at his most energetic and capable of working.

He has worked in HBO for more than 20 years. Since 1997, he has served as the director and CEO, and has made great contributions to the transformation of HBO.

In particular, he is a staunch promoter of self-produced dramas. He promoted all the early classic HBO dramas.

Although the HBO TV network has many channels, as the core channel of HBO TV, the birth of the glory is closely related to him.

It can even be said that the later glory of HBO has nothing to do with Jeff Bewkes, the current chairman of the HBO TV network, because he was promoted to work in Time Warner's entertainment and network company in 2002. Chairman and CEO.

However, power is power!

Chris Albrecht has a paranoid personality. He is like Alan Horn. He doesn't like to curry favor with his boss, Jeff Bewkes, which leads to being suppressed for a long time at work.

Finally, Chris Albrecht couldn't bear it anymore and decided to change jobs. He went to a new film company, IMG Entertainment, as the chairman and CEO of the board of directors, in an attempt to build his own power map.

It's a pity that movies are not equal to TV.

Chris Albrecht is a top elite in the TV industry, but the film industry is a circle with more contacts than strength. He has been in charge of IMG Entertainment for 3 years, but he did not produce enough performance. In the end, he decided to return to the TV industry!

That was already January 2010.

This time, the TV station he chose was the Starz TV network!

Returning to the TV industry, Chris Albrecht continued to insist on the output of self-produced dramas, changed the past tradition of STA TV network relying on buying movies to survive, and produced a series of excellent classic American dramas.

Among them is the famous "Spartacus"!

This strategy alone allowed the Starz TV network to reverse its decline and secure its position as the third largest professional cable TV network in North America.

The first is HBO, and the second is SHO. They are both TV networks backed by large media groups, and there is no comparison at all.

Tang En looked at this person's information, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, a little funny.

Is this the reincarnation of history?

Because of Tang En's appearance, the entertainment industry has undergone great changes.

Chris Albrecht received a new offer, but it was the fateful Starz TV network...

Seeing Tang En's strange expression, Michael Ovitz explained: "Chris' life at HBO...is not going well, but I'm sure that if he comes to STA, he will definitely be able to cooperate well with you."

"Oh? How do you say it?"

"Easy because Band of Brothers! It's a crazy TV show, but Chris has been pushing HBO to get involved and co-develop it with Spielberg. Then you will know... HBO Network The conditions put forward were very harsh, and Spielberg chose to cooperate with you."

Tang En smiled and said: "Then it is really destined! That's it, I am very optimistic about this person!"

"It's decided?" Michael Ovitz was a little surprised. He always felt that Tang En was a little absent-minded and downplaying when making major decisions.

"It's decided!" Tang En waved his hand, "When is the soonest he can come to STA?"

Michael Ovitz said: "The handover of work is more complicated, the fastest...it will be August."

Tang En said loudly: "Just in time, when the time comes, I will hand over the copyright of "Band of Brothers" to him as a congratulatory gift for his new position!"

Michael Ovitz shook his head secretly. This Twain is becoming more and more like a big shot.

Many times, he couldn't understand Tang En's decision with his thinking. The investment in "Band of Brothers" was as high as 120 million US dollars, and the North American TV rights... the price must be even more exaggerated than "Spiderman", at least 50 million US dollars!

Of course, TV shows are different from movies.

The copyright of TV series is usually signed with a buyout agreement, but this is enough.

With the current strength of the Starz TV network, it can't earn 50 million US dollars a year!

Although Twain was young, Michael Ovitz was secretly amazed by his courage.

"By the way, Wall Street... I talked to them, and as you expected, they are interested in investing in Legendary Films even if they don't have voting rights."

Tang En smiled knowingly, "Of course, the nature of capital is to drive profits! Now that the state has cut taxes, Hollywood is a paradise for capital!"

"However..." Michael Ovitz paused, "If you accept the investment of 500 million US dollars, the shares you hold will be seriously diluted."

"How many?"

"Less than 15%."

"And you?"

"Around 18%."

Michael Ovitz is the manager of Legendary Pictures. Although his investment share was not as high as Twain's at the beginning, he still holds an additional 5% of the management shares.

"How many votes will we have?"

"Over 60%."

"That's good!"

Tang En nodded and waved his hand, "I don't care about the amount of shares at all. What I care about is the rise of this industry! Michael, I think you have seen clearly that platter investment is a capital supplement to Hollywood. I hope that Hollywood will The future will develop healthier."

Michael Ovitz said: "With this financing, Legendary Pictures' financial needs are basically sufficient, and it will be able to make profits and losses independently in the future. If there is an opportunity, we can seek listing in the future."

To put it bluntly, it was to please Tang En and give him a chance to get back his capital and cash out.

Tang En smiled and didn't care.

He has never been interested in the revenue of Legendary Pictures. There are too many ways to make money.

What he values ​​is the status and power brought to him by Legendary Pictures!

...

Entering May, the first commercial blockbuster of the summer file is officially coming - Universal Pictures' "The Mummy Returns"!

Tang En attended the premiere, and the chairman and CEO of Universal Pictures, Ron Meyer, was personally in charge of the reception, and introduced several key creative personnel of the film crew to him.

Producer Sean Daniel, director Stephen Sommers, actor Brendan Fraser...

Well, Tang En is not interested at all.

The "Mummy" series has horror, adventure, fantasy, and action. It was originally a very good idea, but these guys almost ruined the series with only two films. It can be said that they are outstanding.

Especially the male number one Brendan Fraser, this guy is completely stupid, he wants good looks but no good looks, and acting skills but no acting skills, he can only play a small role in a TV series, but he didn't expect to be selected The male protagonist of a commercial blockbuster is really puzzling.

When Tang En shook hands with these few people, his expression was indifferent, and he didn't say much. Each person had at most three sentences, which were all correct nonsense and no nutrition.

But in the view of Long Meyer, there is a different feeling.

Now Tang En's aura is getting stronger and stronger, and he has more and more demeanor of a big boss.

"I just don't know what will happen in front of a beautiful woman..." Lon Meyer stood beside Tang En, secretly speculating, and then said with a smile, "Tang En, this is our beautiful heroine Rachel, Rachel Le Weisz, a fine British actor."

Tang En looked at this graceful, bold and hot British beauty in front of him, smiled slightly, and shook hands with her, "Hi, Rachel, nice to meet you."

Rachel Weisz, wearing a silver-gray dress, shook hands with him quickly, "Mr. Walker, I admire you very much, I like your movies!"

"Thanks."

Hearing Tang En's formulaic answer, Rachel Weisz was not satisfied. She hesitated for a moment, then suddenly leaned forward, and quickly whispered in Tang En's ear: "I'm super good in bed!"

When he retracted his body, his face was already radiant with water.

Tang En remained calm and smiled slightly, as if he didn't hear it, "We can cooperate if there is a chance."

Then he set his eyes on the next person, looked very interested, and even shook hands with him, "Is this Mr. Dwayne Johnson?"

Lon Meyer froze for a moment, and was a little surprised by Tang En's incomprehensible style. Rachel Weisz's little action just now must be tricky.

On the other side, Dwayne Johnson had already stretched out his hands excitedly, and his burly, tall body bowed down, humbly and respectfully, "Mr. Walker, I didn't expect you to know my name."

Tang En shook his hand firmly, and said with a smile: "I support you to change careers. Compared with the wrestling stage, Hollywood has more room for development!"

"Mr. Walker, I..."

"Don't get excited, hehe, pay your sweat in the ring, I promise you, Hollywood will give you more!"

"thanks, thanks!"

"The Return of the Mummy" is only Dwayne Johnson's first movie, but he did not expect that he would receive high-profile praise from such a big figure as Dunn Walker at the premiere.

Really flattered.

Tang En nodded, and said with deep meaning: "Of course, the water in Hollywood is very deep. Many times, you have to face a dilemma. I hope you can choose the right direction at the critical moment."

Dwayne Johnson patted his chest and said loudly: "Sir, I will always be your supporter!"

Tang En smiled slightly.

Be smart!