Chapter 220： Hollywood is a big family

To give an example, it can best illustrate the situation of Dunn Pictures in Hollywood today.

Hollywood is like a big family, jointly managed by six elders, namely Warner, Universal, Fox, Columbia, Disney and Paramount.

Usually, the six elders compete with each other for power and profit, all wanting to expand their own territory.

However, the power of the family has gradually grown, and some very competitive newcomers often emerge, such as DreamWorks, New Line Pictures, Lionsgate, Miramax, Dunn Pictures and so on.

Although the six elders are competing with each other, for the sake of common power, a united front will definitely be reached at this time to prevent the newcomers from usurping power. The method adopted is nothing more than suppression and acquisition.

New Line Cinema was acquired by Warner, Miramax was acquired by Disney... As for DreamWorks, which is very rigid, it has been in a state of suppression.

Needless to say, Dunn Pictures was almost killed by Twentieth Century Fox and Disney this summer.

Therefore, if you want to enter the elder level and become the powerful controller that rules this family, under the premise of the balance of power among the six elders, there are only two ways: to kill an elder and take the position yourself; to subdue an elder and use it for me.

With the six elders establishing a united front, it is impossible to kill an elder.

Then there is only one way left, to subdue an elder and let him return to his heart!

The world-renowned Sony Group has taken this path. Through the acquisition of Columbia Pictures, it has successfully entered the elders and has the power to control Hollywood.

Time Group's acquisition of Warner, Viacom's acquisition of Paramount, and Vivendi's acquisition of Universal are all the same.

Dunn also wants to follow Sony's example and acquire Universal Pictures, and then become an elder.

But the problem has arisen, Dunn Pictures is not Sony Group! Not the Times Group either!

As an elder who has been in power for decades, why would Universal Pictures bow down and obey the command of Dunn Pictures?

rich?

Get out, there are too many rich people in the Middle East, you can't afford to lose this person!

The reason is that the energy of Dunn Pictures is too small and its influence is not enough.

Therefore, Tang En's top priority is to lead Tang En Pictures to create enough influence. When Vivendi intends to sell Universal Pictures, it has enough strength to make the elder of Universal Pictures return to his heart.

But suddenly, the newcomer of Dunn Pictures had a huge conflict with the elder of Disney.

In order to suppress the newcomers, the Disney elders even broke the family rules and issued an appalling ban!

Where should the current Dunn Films enter?

Are you looking for foreign aid?

Big mistake!

If Tang En Pictures really dared to find foreign aid to help him fight against Disney, even if he succeeded in the end, he would have no room for survival in the family.

The ugliness of the house can't be exaggerated!

Internal conflicts and internal solutions, whoever dares to reveal them is a traitor!

It's true that Disney broke the rules, but it's just a family rule, and it's fine to close the door and solve it yourself.

If Tang En Pictures really dared to publicize the scandal to the outside world and affected the family's decency and future income, then it would be the biggest sinner of the family!

It's like the way Dunn eliminated Jon Landau three years ago.

Dunn has had scandals with female stars many times. This is a scandal within the family, and he will solve it himself behind closed doors. But Jon Landau revealed to the media as an insider, what is the difference between this and a traitor? How could such a person still be accepted by the family?

Just like the tragic experience of Harvey Weinstein in his previous life who became a prisoner overnight.

It was originally just a power struggle within Weinstein Pictures, where Bob Weinstein wanted to squeeze out Harvey Weinstein to be the boss. But Harvey didn't let go of power, so Bob had to bring in foreign aid, exposing Harvey's scandal.

The six elders were furious, and they joined forces to win Harvey Weinstein, and resorted to strong means to make Weinstein Pictures go bankrupt overnight from the most outstanding independent film company in Hollywood.

Because the impact of this incident was too great, it caused irreparable image damage and immeasurable economic losses to the family. The annual income decreased by 2.7% compared with the previous year, and the total ticket sales decreased by 6.2%.

In order to solve this crisis, the six elders and several supervisors had a secret discussion and decided to launch a campaign to clean up a group of family scum and restore the family image.

This is the internal cleanup of the family, using family rules, of course it has nothing to do with the law.

So...the "me_too" movement is not playing with evidence of crime, it is playing with nothing!

Anyone who is involved in such scandals is basically finished.

Now, Dunn's mind is very clear, the more dangerous the moment, the more calm he must be.

If at this time, his brain becomes hot, he stabs the matter to the media, and attracts foreign aid. Even if Disney is defeated, there is no room for a foothold in the big family of Hollywood.

On the contrary, if Tang En chooses to hold back and do nothing and act according to the family rules, will the other five elders sit back and watch Disney, the elder, break the family rules?

Rules are rules!

This is the bottom line that maintains the common interests of the family, an imagined community.

Whoever breaks through this bottom line will harm the interests of the family and the interests of the other five elders.

Disney's ban on Dunn Pictures is definitely destroying the healthy competition in the Hollywood market. How could the other five big companies just sit back and watch?

...

Dunn guessed Michael Eisner's intentions. Of course, he couldn't jump into the trap. He smiled and said, "This kind of thing has become a big problem, but Disney's trickery has succeeded."

Bill McNick breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Dunn's brain would heat up. Just like in the past, he rushed forward regardless and played his life with Disney.

West Cotton said slowly: "From the current point of view, Disney's ban has pushed us to a desperate situation. But... If we can handle it well, this may not be our chance!"

"Oh? How do you say it?"

"Tang En Pictures is an emerging force, and it is reasonable to be feared and suppressed by traditional forces. It is difficult to reverse the situation in a short time. However, Disney's ban may be our opportunity. Disney took the lead and broke the rules. , Isn't this... just pushing the other five major film companies into our arms?"

Bill McNick smiled slightly, "That's the truth! We are the weak, and the weak will always be sympathized with. What's more, Disney's tactics this time have gone too far and have a bad influence. If it is not handled properly, it will affect the overall interests of Hollywood. "

Tang En looked calm, nodded lightly, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What are we going to do now? Do you have any ideas?"

West Cotton stretched out two fingers, "We are the defensive side, with limited options, only two. One is passive defense, sending a letter of help, waiting for rescue, and the other five major film companies will not sit idly by; The second is to take the initiative to provoke disputes with Disney. Of course, this must be a local war in a small area, so as to bring out the five major film companies as soon as possible and come forward to reconcile.”

This time, the battle between Disney and Dunn Pictures is no longer limited to the competition at the box office, but a vicious competition that destroys the laws of the market. It is conceivable that it will not last long.

Dunn glanced at Bill McNick, "What do you think?"

Bill McNick said cautiously: "It's better to be safe. Disney has broken the rules, but they are powerful and playful. If we have the same bad rules as Disney, I'm afraid... the industry will have a lot of controversy."

Tang En frowned, "So, are you going to be passively defensive?"

"This is the safest and safest."

"No, this is not our entrepreneurial spirit!" Tang En shook his head again and again, a little dissatisfied, "When did Tang En Films back down? Even if I can't smash things out, but within a small circle, I will never complain to Disney. Compromise! Others will be afraid of Michael Eisner, I'm not!"

"Dan, are you?"

"It's very simple, Michael Eisner likes to play, then I'll play with him! If he really dares to risk the world, he would rather destroy the Hollywood market and destroy Dunn Pictures. ... I'm afraid even the largest family will be wiped out."

Tang En is the kind of stubborn character who will never admit defeat. He knows that introducing foreign aid in this matter is tantamount to a self-conscious grave, and must be resolved internally behind closed doors.

But without stirring up the situation internally, how can he show his ability? How to show the strength of Dunn Pictures to the big guys?

This is an excellent way to increase the influence of Dunn Pictures in the industry If Dunn is the accelerator of Dunn Pictures, then Bill McNick is the brake of Dunn Pictures, and he is vigilant right now. Said: "Dawn, if you want to take the initiative to attack, you need to have a comprehensive plan, and you can't be rash. Since Michael Eisner has chosen to make a move, he won't be left behind, and he won't end in haste."

"I understand!" Dunn waved his hand, stood up, and raised the corners of his mouth, "Disney is too powerful, and Michael Eisner must have been well prepared to make a rash move, which is likely to fall in his arms. So I think... ...we can go both ways, together!"

"Let's go together?" A bit of surprise flashed across West Cotton's face, thoughtfully.

Bill McNick pondered: "This is a way to wait for the help of the other five major film companies. After they appear, we will take the initiative to attack Disney!"

Tang En laughed, "That's right, that's what it means, inside and outside!"

West Cotton said hesitantly: "But I'm afraid it will take a long time. The five major companies will come forward collectively, and they must go through a group meeting and discuss it together. This will take time. Dunn Pictures has held back for too long, and I'm afraid it will make the industry peers think that we are I admit it..."

Tang En said: "So... Bill, you have to work so hard during this time, and you have established relations with the five major film companies, and let everyone come forward to mediate, you must be quick!"

Bill McNick raised his eyebrows and suddenly said: "Dawn, with my own power, I'm afraid it will take a lot of trouble. I recommend a person for you. If you have his help, he will sit in the middle and coordinate the relationship between the major film companies. It must be done with half the effort.”

"Oh? Who?"

"Former caa head, former Disney president, Michael Ovitz!"

(Sanqi Chinese)