Heads Up Hollywood

At this stage, HBO has greater influence than SHO, and has even developed an overseas market with a large layout.

However, Tang En will be in awe of SHO, but he will not be so polite to HBO.

The HBO TV network is under Time Warner's banner, and it cannot do anything to the STA TV network. This is Tang En's biggest confidence. As long as there is normal market competition, Tang En is almost invincible in this field of completely fighting for content.

What's more, HBO's name is too loud!

This is the future industry leader and world hegemon. Since Tang En chooses to develop in the field of professional cable TV stations, he will definitely snatch the resources and status that originally belonged to HBO.

In other words, STA and HBO will have a battle sooner or later!

As for Showtime, the second in the industry, you can continue to follow the Buddhist tradition and continue to play with the leftovers of this market.

Now, HBO made a decisive move, Tang En will not be polite, he must fight back!

He had already thought about it, and the method was very straightforward, and he would draw his salary from the bottom of the pot!

"By the way, when will Chris Albrecht officially resign?"

Tang En was dissatisfied with the ability of the current head of the STA TV network, Tony Grammer, and had already hired the current head of HBO, Chris Albrecht, through Michael Ovitz's relationship.

According to the feedback, the other party did not work well within HBO, especially when he was severely suppressed by Jeff Bewkes, the CEO of the HBO TV network who is directly in charge.

And Chris Albrecht is a strong promoter of self-made high-quality dramas, but Jeff Bewkes is stubborn and conservative, unwilling to take risks and take greater responsibility to shoot high-cost high-quality dramas.

Received Tang En's invitation, of course it hit it off!

Tang En's investment in the content field is almost an alternative to the entire Hollywood.

Not only is filming a movie full of grandeur, but also filming TV series is also a big deal!

Michael Ovitz said: "It should be the beginning of August, right? HBO has been in operation for decades, and the management mechanism is bureaucratic and bloated. He is the director of HBO TV station. His position is very important. We need to wait for the board of directors to elect a new director. resign."

Tang En frowned, "He didn't sign the non-compete agreement?"

Michael Ovitz laughs: "The agreement is usually for the shareholders, saying that the shareholders can't invest in competitors. And under the Business and Professions Code, most states don't recognize any restrictions on someone from engaging in a lawful profession, trade or any type of investment." Contracts for commercial activities, unless something involves work of a confidential nature. Television, unlike R\u0026D, has no secrets."

Tang En nodded, snorted coldly, and waved his hands, "That's easy!"

"Um?"

"Michael, I don't know much about the law, but I remember... According to the labor law, there is a one-month buffer period for employees to resign, right?"

Michael Ovitz is a broker, so of course he understands it very well, "Yes, the company can accept the employee's resignation application at any time. If the company does not accept it after one month, he can resign on his own. The labor law mainly prohibits Party A from unilaterally breaching the contract. Dismissal, there is no restriction on Party B's free resignation."

The corner of Tang En's mouth curled up, a little sinister, "I remember... It's been more than 40 days since we contacted him?"

"You mean...Twain, it's not as simple as you imagined." Michael Ovitz immediately reacted, a little funny, shaking his head frequently, "Many companies have set up loyalty bonuses or pensions to deal with this situation. Mechanism. You can only get this bonus after completing the resignation process according to the company's requirements."

Tang En's expression was calm, "I know."

"No, you don't know!" Michael Ovitz is very sensitive about money, "He is already a senior executive of the HBO TV network. According to my analysis, the weekly salary will not be less than 30,000 US dollars. And he works in HBO for 20 years. For many years, this pension will not be less than 5 million US dollars!"

Chris Albrecht holds an annual salary of 1.5 million US dollars. Even if he changes jobs and his salary will increase, it is impossible for him to let go of the 5 million US dollars in bonuses.

Tang En shook his head amusedly, "I thought it was a lot, but it's only 5 million dollars!"

"Twain, you..." Michael Ovitz seemed to have understood Tang En's thoughts through his indifferent expression, "You don't want to pay 5 million dollars to buy it out, do you?"

"Why not?" There was a sneer on the corner of Tang En's mouth.

Michael Ovitz frowned and said: "I know you are not short of the 5 million dollars, but there is no need! Wait at most another 2 months, and Chris will come over, and the 5 million dollars can be reflected in his salary and In terms of reward mechanism, encourage him to work better."

"No, no, Michael, you don't understand. The development of the STA TV network is on the right track. It's really not a big problem to wait for two more months. But these two months are very critical for HBO. I'm looking forward to seeing the chaos and chaos at HBO after Chris leaves."

Of course, there were still some things Tang En didn't say.

HBO is now bidding to snatch up "Band of Brothers", which shows that with the hit of "Six Feet Under", Jeff Bewkes has seen the potential of a boutique series.

Tang En was afraid that after "Six Feet Under" became more and more influential, Jeff Bewkes would try to retain Chris Albrecht and completely transform into a self-produced drama.

After all, in the current professional cable TV market, HBO is the undisputed leader, and STA is gaining momentum. Whether it is the number of users or subscription members, it is less than half of HBO.

Michael Ovitz couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this, "Twain, you are harming others and benefiting yourself!"

Tang En shrugged and said coldly: "It doesn't matter, what I care about is not self-interest, but harm to others! Isn't HBO just wanting to fight, so come on!"

...

A day later, accompanied by Michael Ovitz, Dunn flew to New York to meet with Chris Albrecht in private.

"He is very satisfied with your conditions, an annual salary of 2 million US dollars. Oh, by the way, his loyalty bonus is 5.36 million US dollars." Michael Ovitz has already made arrangements.

Tang En nodded, "No problem, since we have made a move, we must see immediate results! It is best... let him complete his resignation today!"

Anyway, the one-month labor contract law protection period has passed, and Chris Albrecht can leave HBO at any time.

Michael Ovitz shook his head with a smile, took out his mobile phone, and contacted several Wall Street investors.

He came to New York mainly for the work of Legendary Films, because he needed to make a simple explanation with the shareholders in order to launch a new platter investment project.

Tang En called the new model Karolina Kurkova, "Baby, are you busy?"

"It's okay, do you miss me?"

"Well, where's Angie?"

"She's off to work for a Vogue shoot."

Tang En said "Oh", "I'm on the plane, you guys get ready to get off, I'll be there later."

"Yeah! You're here? Oh oh, okay, I'll send Angela a message and ask her to come back soon!" Karolina Kurkova was so obedient.

As soon as Michael Ovitz heard his tone, he knew it was a woman, and... it should be two women.

However, he has seen this kind of thing too much. He founded CAA agency 20 years ago. In order to win over big directors and stars, he used even more exaggerated means.

He even introduced Penelope Cruz next to Tang En.

"By the way, I was at AMG a few days ago and saw a newcomer actor, Amy Rossum. The condition is very good. He was also selected by "Variety" magazine as one of the top 10 most promising new stars in 2000."

"Amy Rosen?" An image of Yujie appeared in Tang En's mind, which was a little funny, "Let's talk about it."

Michael Ovitz said: "Alright, she's a little younger now, let's talk about it in a few years."

For Tang En, age is of course one aspect, the main reason is that there are too many beauties!

I can't play it!

Now, Rose Byrne will soon take over her little sister Abbie Cornish, Anne Hathaway is also waiting hard, and Cameron Diaz is filming "The Viceroy of New York" , that's it.

And when the work of STA TV network is over, preparations for the new movie "Chicago" are about to start. This is a song and dance movie that focuses on women. Once the casting starts, there will definitely be more beautiful actresses coming.

If you take a lot of supplements, you will also have nosebleeds!

Michael Ovitz looked at Tang En with a half-smile, "Why, can't take it anymore?"

Tang En laughed, "The water flows slowly."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Michael Ovitz laughed.