Heads Up Hollywood

Disney's acquisition of Fox Home Entertainment has caused quite a stir in Hollywood.

But looking at the United States as a whole, this seems insignificant.

For the big national news, it depends on Tang En!

It's just that Tang En this time is different from the "godhead" accumulated in the past news reports. This time, he has completely fallen from the altar!

At first, some Wall Street tabloids had simple reports, but in June, there were more and more such reports, and even the authoritative "Wall Street Journal" published a shocking headline "Stock God Falls, Dunn Walker's short position loses 870 million".

CNN, Fox TV, and CBS TV all followed up with the report, and even ABC TV, which has always paid little attention to financial news, was dispatched on a large scale to report on this matter on a large scale and in an all-round way!

In short, this summer, the miraculous Twain has become no longer miraculous!

For such a report, Tang En is of course happy to see the results, he enjoys such results.

What is a little fame?

Getting rich is the last word!

Last year, Dunn aggressively shorted Nasdaq, and technology companies collectively lost money. The China Securities Regulatory Bureau has already imposed strong supervision and restrictions on Tang En Capital's financial measures.

It is impossible for Tang En Capital to short-sell as easily as last year.

But it's all right now!

Tang En Capital has shorted the NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange in the past six months, and has suffered serious losses. According to the wide predictions of various media, Tang En Capital's wealth has shrunk by at least 30%!

Once such a situation arises, Tang En Capital will be under less regulatory pressure at once.

Scott Swift even called Tang En excitedly, telling him that the staff of the China Securities Regulatory Commission had notified that Tang En's capital would be allowed to trade normally in the financial market.

Complete liberation!

The current Tang En is full of confidence, and every time he thinks about the pattern of the financial market in a few months, there is a weird smirk on the corner of his mouth.

Although after a wave of big losses, Tang En Capital's available cash flow still exceeds 2.2 billion US dollars!

In the current US stocks, the short-selling mechanism has not been restricted.

10 times leverage, 20 times leverage, and even 100 times leverage are all possible!

With 100 times leverage, Twain dare not play, the risk of operation is too high, if one operation is not careful, even if there is a foresight, the whole game may be lost.

But 20 times leverage is not a big problem.

2.2 billion US dollars, with 20 times the leverage of short selling, you can leverage a market of more than 40 billion US dollars by yourself...

When the "911 incident" broke out, even if the overall stock price fell by an average of 10%, it would still be a difference of more than 4 billion US dollars in income!

It's scary to think about it!

"No, keep a low profile, you have to keep a low profile!"

Tang En was a little scared, too much money would burn his hands.

Especially in the recent film market, "Unsinkable" has exploded at the box office, and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" will be released in North America next weekend on June 22.

To prevent some people from being jealous, you must keep a low profile during this time!

Of course, during this period of time, besides Tang En's fall from the altar, the major news that caused a sensation in the United States was that the chairman and CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch, officially resigned!

The second time Dunn and Jack Welch met was at Apple.

Jack Welch is a legend in the manufacturing industry. He went to Silicon Valley to attend a seminar. After the meeting, he was invited by Jobs to Apple to visit his latest designed product - the ipod music player.

This is not a commercial secret, the product has completed the process of production, and is undergoing final internal testing.

Not surprisingly, it will be officially launched to the market in October of this year.

Jack Welch has launched too many legendary hardware products. He only took one look at the iPod, and then patted Tang En on the shoulder next to him, "I finally understand why you bought Apple stocks regardless of the cost." , Once this product is released, it will at least increase Apple's stock price by 20%!"

Tang En felt contempt for a while, 20% is nothing!

There was a modest smile on his face, "Mr. Welch, I invested in Apple...not because I can judge that Apple can produce such a good product."

"Oh?" Jack Welch was startled, "Steve, is it because of you?"

Jobs shook his head, "It's because of me, and it's not because of me!"

Jack Welch frowned, "What do you mean?"

Jobs smiled wryly, "Because of Pixar!"

Jack Welch laughed out loud when he heard this, and pointed at Tang En, feeling a little bit dumbfounded, "You really are...you are so determined."

Tang En's heart skipped a beat, and he noticed something from his words again.

Last time at Redstone's birthday party, Tang En heard some strange words from Conrad Black and Jack Welch.

Both of them attacked the old guys Murdoch and Redstone at the same time.

This is of course a social means that can quickly shorten the distance.

But these few people... are all good friends on the surface.

How could they guarantee that Tang En would not tell the truth?

Of course Tang En would not tell the truth, but the strange thing is how did they know?

"Mr. Welch, can I talk to you alone? I have a few questions that I would like to ask." Tang En couldn't bear the doubts in his heart, and blurted out.

Jack Welch took a deep look at him and smiled, "Young man, you just can't hold your breath."

Jobs understood as soon as he heard it, and said enthusiastically: "Go to my office, I just want to attend a meeting."

...

Jobs' office...is really full of birdsong and flowers.

It is a real fragrance of birdsong and flowers!

There are birds chirping, flowers smelling, huge floor-to-ceiling windows, an apple plantation outside, and a lot of strange trees inside, which are said to be designed by Jobs himself. It has a Japanese style of simplicity, fashion, and sci-fi.

Absolutely an artist!

Tang En is now Apple's largest shareholder, accounting for more than 13.3% of the shares, and Tang En Capital has set aside funds and is still absorbing them.

So as the half master, Tang En warmly entertained Jack Welch to sit on the two bamboo chairs in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, listening to the melodious birdsong in the birdcage above, and looking at the pleasant scenery outside. The scenery, the mood of the whole person is comfortable.

"This is the correct layout idea!"

Tang En couldn't help feeling secretly in his heart.

As the gathering place of high-end technology in the world, Silicon Valley has the best office environment in the world, because it can give designers and technicians better inspiration and creativity.

On the other hand, the office environment in Hollywood... is lifeless and pedantic, and I don't like wasting money in such a luxurious office environment.

However, compared to Silicon Valley, Hollywood needs creativity more!

Fortunately, Tang En Pictures' headquarters park is under construction, and it is expected to enter the first phase in August next year.

In addition to the earliest designed "Town Building" and "Marvel Building", six buildings were added in the second design report, including a multi-functional lecture hall, staff canteen, fitness center, and "Rose Building".

"He's a design genius!"

Just when Tang En was distracted, Jack Welch suddenly praised him. Obviously, he also admired Jobs' office layout.

Tang En smiled and said, "At least my new headquarters campus is not worse than here."

Jack Welch smiled, looking inscrutable, "That's why."

"what reason?"

"The confusion in your heart."

Tang En's heart was shocked, and he stared at him in surprise, and found that his cloudy eyes seemed to be able to see through the world.

Of course, it means that the level of observing words and expressions is very high.

At least Apple's future, he did not predict accurately.

Tang En pondered for a long time, recalling the last conversation between the two of them, and then asked tentatively, "Is it because of... my ambition?"

"clever!"

Jack Welch gave a thumbs up.

Tang En shook his head. He had thought about this reason, but he couldn't explain it, "I don't deny this, but...Mr. Welch, to be honest, last time at Mr. Redstone's party, I met a very strange person. In my face, he directly criticized Mr. Murdoch and even criticized Mr. Redstone."

Jack Welch said: "Because ambition can determine the situation. Tang En, you have grown rapidly in just a few years, and a new force has emerged in Hollywood. As long as you pay attention, you can't escape the eyes of those big shots."

"Isn't it?" Tang En's face was a bit ugly, "I think the city is deep enough, so I won't be seen through my thoughts, right?"

Jack Welch was taken aback, then laughed loudly, "Twain, you misunderstood!"

"Um?"

"We don't use you as a person to see your mind. In fact, no one can do this, not even psychologists. Our approach is very simple, it is the business model and strategic direction."

Seeing Tang En's silence, Jack Welch continued: "Twain Films was originally just a film company, so the initial development was very smooth. But soon, your industrial structure changed, TV, animation, toys, Internet...you Your ambitions have been clearly revealed, you will not be satisfied with a small film company, but you are moving closer to a media group!"

If Tang En realized something, "So...Down Pictures will definitely have interest disputes with News Corporation and Viacom Group in the future development. We have common opponents?"

Jack Welch smiled, "I can't talk about the opponent, it's just that I don't like the two old guys Murdoch and Redstone."

Tang En let out a sigh of relief, and only then did he understand.

The last time Conrad Black said something strange, it was because he saw the scale of Tang En's business development, which was fast and large, and wanted to establish a good relationship with him in advance, so that when he attacked News Corporation in the future, he could Join forces.

Thinking of this, Tang En's heart skipped a beat, and his expression suddenly changed.

Conrad Black saw it, Jack Welch saw it, and Summer Redstone, who was equally scheming, couldn't see it?

Tang En Pictures can challenge Disney today, and it is entirely possible to challenge Viacom tomorrow!

Especially now that the STA TV network is getting better and better. "Six Feet Under" has been released. Although only two episodes have been shown, it has become the most attractive TV series in the United States.

In addition to HBO, SHO has another opponent.

Redstone...

Will Tang En be allowed to grow bigger?

It seems that the situation is not optimistic!