Chapter 258： Penny's Superhero

Before 2000, Time Warner was very crazy, with a market value of more than 150 billion US dollars. It was the largest media group in the world, and its market value exceeded that of Disney, Viacom, Comcast, and Vivendi combined!

However, the Internet tide came and became more and more intense. Time Warner's shareholders were fooled by the venture capital company and chose to merge with the Internet giant AOL.

So far, this media giant has six major business segments: AOL, broadcasting, cable TV, publishing, film and television, and music, which can be described as prominent for a while.

Then the outbreak of the Internet bubble crisis put aol Time Warner on the road of decline.

As of 2002, it has lost a full 100 billion US dollars!

In order to make up for the shortfall, the United Company was forced to transform and adjust, first selling its Warner Publishing Group, laying off 6% of the employees of the magazine department, and then selling Warner Records, one of the world's three largest music groups, but the company's performance is still not good. get better.

In 2009, Time Warner's shareholders finally couldn't bear it anymore. They reluctantly made a clear line with AOL. The two companies officially split. Time Warner finally got rid of this heavy burden, and filmed "The Dark Knight", "" "The Hangover" and a series of good films, Warner seems to have signs of rebuilding its glory.

Tragically, after 2010, the Internet tide came again, and this time it was the mobile Internet!

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and even Netflix, these Internet companies have become world-class information dissemination giants. Although Time Warner's "Fortune", "Time" and other magazines still have far-reaching influence, but with the speed of Internet dissemination. It's too far apart.

In order not to be eliminated by the times, Time Warner can only choose the strong alliance to tide over the difficulties once again.

After rejecting a $45 billion offer from Comcast, it was finally acquired by telecom giant at&t for $85.4 billion in 2017.

After the new century, Time Warner, with its tragic fate, wanted to cry without tears.

What Dunn likes most is to give help in a timely manner. Other Hollywood giants, seeing that Warner is in trouble, may take advantage of the situation, but Dunn won't.

The skinny camel is bigger than the horse, even if Warner is miserable, it is not comparable to companies like Columbia, Paramount, and Universal.

Warner Bros. Pictures is definitely the No. 1 film company in the world!

Its movie copyrights exceed 6,000!

Even if there are more than 4,000 film copyrights under direct jurisdiction, what a terrifying concept is this?

Disney only has more than 300 movie rights, and Universal only has more than 1,400.

Therefore, at this time, Tang En extended a helping hand to Warner, and he would definitely achieve more with less effort and gain more benefits.

Warner's vice chairman and chief executive Barry Mayer warmly invited Dunn and Michael Ovitz to a family dinner on his private yacht.

Dunn did not have any restraint, and took his female companion Penelope Cruz to the banquet.

Penelope Cruz knows her position. She is just Dunn's playmate, but she doesn't care. What's not worth seeing for such an important banquet, being able to see a Hollywood tycoon like Barry Mayer?

Although she is young, she has been out for many years and knows nothing about the entertainment industry.

Putting down your dignity in front of big people is equivalent to finding glory in front of fans!

Barry Mayer's yacht has been in existence for more than ten years. According to experts' standards, yachts over 24 meters in length are considered super yachts. The yacht in front of me is more than 50 meters long and as high as a three-story building. It is majestic and magnificent. .

As soon as Penelope Cruz boarded the yacht, he couldn't help covering his mouth and whispering, "Wow, this ship is so spectacular, it's like the Titanic!"

Dunn laughed dumbly, "Titanic? That's a giant ship, 900 feet!" (nearly 300 meters)

"Oh, is it?" Penelope Cruz exclaimed with obvious lack of knowledge, "That's enough, it's so beautiful, how much would you enjoy it if you could have a party here?"

Dunn rolled his eyes, a little funny.

This Spanish girl is really simple and can't pretend at all.

Barry Mayer and his wife showed up to greet him. He didn't expect this kid Dunn to be so bold and bring his lover directly on such a formal occasion.

"Haha, Mr. Mayer, hello, oh, is this Mrs. Mayer? Your eyes remind me of my mother, she is very kind." Dunn's clever words came right away.

Mrs. Mayer immediately smiled, "It's a pity, my son is not as good as you. Oh, this beautiful girl is your girlfriend... uh, so beautiful!"

Dunn was not embarrassed, and introduced with a smile, "Her name is Penelope Cruz, and she is a Spanish actor."

Penelope Cruz hurriedly extended her slender hand and said hello respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Mayer. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Mayer."

Barry Mayer smiled slightly, in response, he was in no mood to pay attention to this Hollywood actress, even if she was suffocating.

"By the way, Michael came early, right?"

"Hehe, yes, regarding cooperation, we have already finalized some agreements, just waiting for your opinion."

Barry Mayer is more enthusiastic than anyone when it comes to investing in platters.

Now, Warner Bros. chairman Terry Semel is leaving for Yahoo, and Barry Mayer and Alan Horn are contenders to succeed him.

Barry Mayer's weakness is that he is the CEO and doesn't usually involve film content. If he can start the "plattery investment" business, lay the most solid foundation for the film business, and make up for his shortcomings, then he will undoubtedly become the next chairman and CEO!

Therefore, Barry Mayer was very urgent, showing goodwill frequently, and even invited Dunn and Michael Ovitz to his private yacht with the highest courtesy for a family dinner.

Tang En waved his hand and said with a smile, "Michael is the chairman and executive officer of Legendary Pictures. I trust him for the details of the cooperation!"

Barry Mayer's eyes lit up.

He had just chatted with Michael Ovitz for a while, and it was very pleasant. Both sides hoped to reach a cooperation. The negotiation was naturally easy, and it could not even be called a negotiation. It was a friendly conversation and a lot of agreements were settled.

Barry Mayer thought that Michael Ovitz was playing a white face and Dunn was playing a red face, but he didn't expect that Dunn was more generous and bold than Michael Ovitz!

Big things can be done!

Even the wily Barry Mayer showed a bit of excitement on his face at this time.

"Don, don't worry, as long as the cooperation goes smoothly, Dunn Pictures will always be under the blessing of Warner!" Barry Mayer swore to make a promise.

Tang En was contemptuous.

Warner is almost overwhelmed, and this guy is not afraid of flashing his waist!

"Thank you so much, huh, but... Mr. Mayer, I have two small requests here. I hope you can agree to both." Dunn looked casual, but his tone was very firm.

Barry Mayer glanced at him, "If I can promise, I will be satisfied!"

Dunn put his arms around the young girl beside him and said with a smile, "Mr. Mayer, Penny has been in Hollywood for a few years, but she has never encountered a suitable opportunity. If the plan for a combination investment can be negotiated, I hope that Penny will come to Hollywood. Ni Neng participated in two of the movies, the heroine!"

A flush of happiness instantly appeared on Penelope Cruz's delicate face, and his eyes were full of tangled eyes.

She thought that Tang En brought her here to support him.

After all, men like to bring beautiful women to important occasions.

Unexpectedly, Tang En mentioned her in the important cooperation between the two major companies, Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.!

Surprised and delighted, this is definitely a great honor!

Penelope Cruz and Dunn have been dating for more than a month, and he hasn't made a statement that he wants to arrange a movie role for her. She didn't complain and accompanied him warmly and caringly, but she didn't expect that happiness would come so suddenly.

Barry Mayer said that his face was calm. He knew that Dunn's scandals continued, but his evaluation was high. Most of the actresses who had scandals with him were full of praise for him. It can be seen from this incident~www. novelhall.com~ He led Dunn and the two to the restaurant on the second floor of the yacht, where they could overlook the sea from a high place, which was very magnificent.

Hearing Dunn's words, he stopped and finally looked at Penelope Cruz formally.

She was wearing a black shiny evening dress with a waist and a low cut. She was **** and charming, with an Iberian style shining everywhere. She was very beautiful and charming, and she definitely met the standard of a vase role.

Barry Mayer smiled and said, "Miss Cruz has excellent conditions and is indeed suitable for the lead role!"

"Thank you... thank you, thank you!"

Penelope Cruz was a little incoherent with excitement.

Tang En quietly picked it up in her palm and said casually, "One of the best heroines is a big commercial production!"

Barry Mayer raised his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment, and immediately replied: "Yes!"

Penelope Cruz took a deep breath, even his legs were a little weak with excitement, he hugged Dunn's arms tightly, wishing that the whole person would melt into his arms.

Dunn, it's really great!

In a few words, she arranged for her a heroine in a big commercial production!

What Spider-Man, what Batman, all get out of the way, at this moment in Penelope Cruz's heart, Dunn is her superhero!

Dunn nodded and said with satisfaction: "Mr. Mayer, thank you for your understanding."

Barry Mayer looked at him and said deeply: "Once the platter investment project is completed, Legendary Pictures will be Warner Bros.' largest investment partner. Even if it cannot participate in the production of the film, the right to supervise and advise will not be lacking. "

This is another guarantee for him!

Dunn nodded calmly.

It seems that Barry Mayer is determined to win this project.

very good!

(Sanqi Chinese)