Chapter 307： infinite possibilities

Listening to Dunn's words, Michael Ovitz widened his eyes in surprise, "No voting rights? This... how is this possible?"

Shares represent votes, it's common sense.

Dunn said lightly: "This is normal. In Silicon Valley, this model has long been popularized."

Michael Ovitz shook his head again and again: "Silicon Valley is Silicon Valley, which is different from Hollywood! Silicon Valley is an emerging industry and a technology company. Decision-makers need to have a deep understanding of the trend of technology development. This is the weakness of capitalists. It's impossible to reach out. But Hollywood... To be honest, there are no technical barriers to investing in movies."

This is the truth. Hollywood studios are very different from Silicon Valley.

Hollywood is nearly 100 years old, conservative, traditional, old-fashioned, old-fashioned, and the business model is the same.

Silicon Valley is a representative of emerging industries. It is full of vitality. In order to allow employees to better exert their enthusiasm for work, they will distribute equity to entrepreneurial teams, and establish an option mechanism to share with employees.

This is unimaginable in Hollywood!

A Hollywood film company, even if it is the chairman and CEO, if he does not have shares in his hands, he will only be able to work for a lifetime.

Just like Dunn Pictures, the only shareholder is Dunn!

A group of executives, including Bill McNick, are wage earners with salaries and dividends.

Because of this, companies in Silicon Valley have introduced some countermeasures in order to protect the founder team from being able to fully control the company and avoid a tragedy like Jobs being kicked out of Apple.

When many companies accept financing, they will sign contracts with investors in advance and use multiple voting rights systems to protect the founding team's absolute control over the company.

But this is not Hollywood.

But Tang En didn't care, he snorted coldly: "I don't care what Silicon Valley Hollywood, my territory, must obey my rules!"

The corners of Michael Ovitz's mouth trembled slightly.

He has worked with Michael Eisner, but to be honest, in terms of domineering degree, Dunn is far more decisive and resolute than Michael Eisner in this key decision-making!

Strong against Wall Street, you are welcome!

What's more, there's a good chance it will lose a funding round of up to $500 million...

"Michael, there is no room for compromise or negotiation in this matter. Legendary Pictures, we must absolutely control it!" Tang En said with a solemn expression, "Wall Street investment banks or private equity funds, they are willing to accept our proposal. You can invest in it and make money together. If you don’t accept it… then let them get out of here!”

"Dawn, I'm afraid they will turn to other film companies." Michael Ovitz said vigilantly.

Dunn laughed, "To cooperate with a Hollywood film company? Without our intermediary as a guarantee, if Wall Street dares to enter Hollywood alone, it is like courting death! It doesn't matter, we have time."

Michael Ovitz pondered for a while, then said slowly: "Okay, I accept your plan."

"Thank you for your support." Tang En breathed a sigh of relief.

"But..." Michael Ovitz paused, his face slightly cold, "We have to be prepared for Wall Street's reaction."

Tang En said: "I know that where there is profit, capital must be indispensable. Film investment is now attracting attention, and investment in platters is even more rushing. Even if the conditions we put forward are very harsh, I think they will definitely not refuse to invest in Legendary Pictures. Chance."

Michael Ovitz nodded, "Legendary Pictures is the only company currently operating platter investment, this is the only opportunity for Wall Street, of course they can't miss it, but the investment funds...will be greatly reduced, or more It's a debt loan model."

Tang En shrugged, "It doesn't matter whether it's debt loans or equity financing, it's the same for us! The former is indeed a bit risky, but I'm confident enough in the business model of platter investment, we can make more money!"

"Well." Michael Ovitz was silent for a long time, "I'm afraid Wall Street will go both ways."

Hollywood is notorious for its harshness towards outsiders. It has killed a large number of German investors in recent years, and Wall Street is alert.

So at this stage, let Wall Street abandon Legendary Pictures as an intermediary, contact Hollywood film companies alone, and start a platter investment cooperation, they do not have the courage.

Afraid of being pitted to death!

But the platter investment is too tempting, and Wall Street will definitely not let go of this fat.

In the case of Legendary Pictures' tyrannical attitude and non-cooperation, if Wall Street wants to make more profits, it must avoid Legendary Pictures and open up the market in Hollywood alone.

This takes time. Without two or three years of preliminary market research and accumulation of contacts, it is impossible for Wall Street to open its own investment company in Hollywood.

The biggest reliance is still Legendary Pictures.

Tang En's face showed a strong confidence, "Don't worry, they can't get through!"

"Oh?" Michael Ovitz looked at him with a half-smile, "Wall Street is not Disney. Once the capitalists unite, they can smash Hollywood with money."

Tang En said indifferently: "The richer people are, the more afraid of losing money! Let Wall Street make trouble. Maybe in two or three years, they can really create a new investment company, but at that time... hum!"

There was an unfathomable sneer on his face.

At that time, Dunn's layout in the film industry had been basically completed. If Wall Street really dared to see the money to enter Hollywood, Dunn would not mind integrating resources and teach them a lesson!

Michael Ovitz saw that Dunn was reluctant to talk about this issue, smiled and changed the subject, "By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, this Golden Globe Award... may have a great harvest. what!"

This year's Golden Globes Dinner will be held on January 21.

The film produced by Dunn Films shines at the Golden Globe Awards.

"Soul Shifter" and "Drug Web" were nominated for Best Picture in a Drama Series;

Sam Mendes and Steven Soderbergh were nominated for best director for these two films;

Nicole Kidman was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for "The Girl Who Moved the Soul";

Benicio del Toro was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "Drug Web";

Natalie Portman was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Girl Who Moved Soul";

Dunn Walker was nominated for Best Screenplay for "The Girl Who Moved Soul" and Stephen Hanga was nominated for Best Screenplay for "Drug Net";

Hans Zimmer is nominated for Best Score for "Spider-Man"...

Tang En crossed Erlang's legs and said with a smile: "Whether there will be a big harvest, it doesn't matter, as long as Nicole and Nate win, they will be happy."

Michael Ovitz was slightly startled, shook his head and laughed, "Young man, energy is exuberant! Or... let me provide you with a list?"

"What list?"

"A list of all the female artists of the AMG agency. The information is detailed. If you are interested, you can make an appointment directly. I believe they will not refuse."

Tang En laughed and said half-jokingly: "Your brokerage company is too small, how many good things can you have? I might as well go directly to caa!"

Michael Ovitz glared angrily, then waved his hand, "Forget it, it doesn't matter, I've already made up my mind and quit the amg agency."

"what?"

Tang En exclaimed, "Michael, are you kidding me? The brokerage company is your life's work!"

Michael Ovitz sighed, shook his head and said, "If possible, of course I don't want to quit. But...amg has an industrial conflict with Legendary Pictures, I have consulted a lawyer, and it may involve a monopoly clause. In order to avoid future Trouble that could happen, now is the right time to quit."

Legendary Pictures is involved in the production of movies, and the AMG brokerage company is signed by artists. If Michael Ovitz controls both companies at the same time, it is likely that there will be internal operations, causing dissatisfaction among peers and even shareholders of the two companies.

Especially those private equity shareholders of Legendary Pictures.

Tang En nodded, "Alright, let's focus on developing the career of Legendary Pictures. Believe me, the future of Legendary Pictures has infinite possibilities!"

(Sanqi Chinese)