Chapter 342： The style of the big man

Michael Ovitz really did not disappoint Dunn. The next day, he brought a document and came to Dunn's office in person.

Although he has resigned as the chairman of the amg brokerage company, he is still a major shareholder, and Dunn's director brokerage appointment is at amg.

What's more, he and Dunn are very good partners, even if they do a little obligatory favor, it's a matter of course.

So Michael Ovitz didn't shirk.

The person he introduced was indeed very successful, the current CEO and director of HBO TV, Chris Albrecht.

The chairman and ceo of the hbo TV network is Jeff Bickers, that is, the position has been rising, and the one who has been in charge of Time Warner Group since 2006 is self-willed and defiant.

Alan Horn, the president of Warner Bros., was suppressed because he didn't like to flatter him, which led him to leave Warner Bros., go to Disney, and then created Disney's movie kingdom.

From Marvel Studios, to Lucasfilm, and then to Fox Pictures, Disney films, under the leadership of Alan Horn, have almost occupied half of the Hollywood market share.

The same is true for the current HBO director, Chris Albrecht, who is 45 years old this year, when a man is at his most energetic and capable of working.

He has been working in hbo for more than 20 years. Since 1997, he has served as director and ceo, and has made great contributions to the transformation of hbo.

In particular, he is a staunch promoter of self-made dramas, and the early classic dramas of hbo were all promoted by him.

Although the hbo TV network has many channels, as the core channel of the hbo TV station, the glory of its birth is closely related to him.

It can even be said that hbo's later glory is really not related to the current chairman of hbo TV network, Jeff Bickers, because he was promoted to work in the entertainment and Internet companies under Time Warner in 2002. Chairman and CEO.

However, power is power!

Chris Albrecht is paranoid, like Alan Horn, who doesn't like to please the boss, Jeff Bickers, which has led to long periods of repression at work.

Finally, Chris Albrecht couldn't bear it anymore and decided to change jobs. He went to a new film company, img Entertainment, as the chairman of the board and CEO, in an attempt to build his own power map.

Unfortunately, movies are not the same as TV.

Chris Albrecht is a top elite in the TV industry, but the film industry is a circle with more connections than strength. He has been in charge of img Entertainment for 3 years and has not produced enough performance. In the end, he decided to return to the TV industry!

That was already January 2010.

This time, the TV station he chose was the starz TV network!

Returning to the TV industry, Chris Albrecht continued to insist on the production of self-made dramas, changed the tradition of sta TV network relying on buying movies to survive in the past, and produced a series of excellent classic American dramas.

Including the famous "Spartacus"!

This strategy alone has made the starz TV network change its decline and secure the throne of the third largest professional cable TV network in North America.

The first is hbo and the second is sho. They are all TV networks backed by large media groups, and there is no comparison at all.

Tang En looked at this person's profile, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, a little funny.

Is this a cycle of history?

Because of Tang En's appearance, the entertainment industry has undergone great changes.

Chris Albrecht received a new offer, but it was the fateful starz TV network...

Seeing Dunn's strange expression, Michael Ovitz explained: "Chris didn't have a good time at hbo... but I'm sure that if he comes to sta, he will definitely have a good cooperation with you."

"Oh? How do you say it?"

"Simply because of Band of Brothers! It's a crazy show, and yet Chris has been pushing hbo to get involved and co-developer with Spielberg. You'll know what happened later... hbo network aspect The conditions were harsh, and Spielberg chose to work with you."

Tang En said with a smile: "That's really fate! It's settled, I'm very optimistic about this person!"

"It's decided?" Michael Ovitz was a little surprised. He always felt that Dunn was a little absent-minded and understated when he made major decisions.

"It's fixed!" Tang En waved his hand, "When is the fastest time he can come to the sta?"

Michael Ovitz said: "The handover of work is more complicated, and the fastest ... it will be August."

Tang En said loudly: "Just in time, I will hand over the copyright of "Band of Brothers" to him as a congratulatory gift for his new position!"

Michael Ovitz shook his head secretly, this Dunn is more and more like a big man.

Many times, he could not understand Dunn's decision with his thinking. The investment of "Band of Brothers" is as high as 120 million US dollars, and the North American TV rights... The price must be more exaggerated than that of "Spider-Man", at least 50 million US dollars!

Of course, TV shows are different from movies.

For the copyright of TV dramas, buyout agreements are usually signed, but this is enough.

With the current strength of starz TV network, it can't make 50 million US dollars a year!

Although Dunn is young, his courage makes Michael Ovitz secretly admire him.

"By the way, the Wall Street side... I talked about it, and as you expected, even if they don't have voting rights, they are also interested in investing in Legendary Pictures."

Tang En smiled knowingly, "Of course, the nature of capital is to drive profit! Now that the country has cut taxes, Hollywood is a paradise for capital!"

"However..." Michael Ovitz paused, "If you accept this $500 million investment, your stake will be seriously diluted."

"How many?"

"Less than 15%."

"And you?"

"About 18 percent."

Michael Ovitz is the manager of Legendary Pictures. Although his investment share was not as much as Dunn at the beginning, he still holds an additional 5% of the management shares.

"How much voting power will we have?"

"Over 60 percent."

"That's good!"

Dunn nodded and waved his hand, "I don't care about the number of shares, what I care about is the rise of this industry! Michael, I think you have seen it clearly, platter investment is a capital supplement to Hollywood, I hope Hollywood The future will be more healthy.”

Michael Ovitz said: "With this financing, Legendary Pictures' capital needs are basically enough, and it can make profits and losses independently in the future. If there is an opportunity, it can seek to go public in the future."

To put it bluntly, it was to please Tang En and give him a chance to cash in.

Tang En smiled and didn't care.

He has never liked the revenue of Legendary Pictures, there are too many ways to make money.

What he values ​​is the status and power that Legendary Pictures has brought him!

...

Entering May, the first commercial blockbuster of the summer season officially hits - Universal Pictures' "The Mummy Returns"!

Dunn attended the premiere, and Ron Mayer, chairman and CEO of Universal Pictures, was in charge of the reception in person, and introduced several key creative staff of the crew for him.

Producer Sean Daniel, Director Stephen Sommers, Actor Brandon Fraser...

Well, Dunn is not interested at all.

The series "The Mummy" has thrillers, adventures, fantasy, and action. It was originally a very good idea. However, these guys only used two books and almost ruined the series. It can be said that they are superior in strength.

Especially the male No. 1 Brandon Fraser, this guy is completely stupid. If he has no good looks and no acting skills, he can only play a small role in a TV series, but he didn't expect to be selected to play. The male protagonist of a commercial blockbuster is really puzzling.

When Tang En shook hands with these guys, his expression was indifferent, and he didn't talk much. There were at most three sentences per person.

However, in Ron Mayer's view, there is a different feeling.

Now Tang En has more and more aura, and has more and more big-shot demeanor.

"I just don't know what will happen in front of beautiful women..." Ron Mayer stood beside Dunn, speculating secretly, and then said with a smile, "Don, this is our beautiful heroine Rachel, Rachel. Elle Weisz, an excellent British actor."

Tang En looked at the graceful and bold British beauty in front of him, smiled slightly, and shook hands with her, "Hello, Rachel, nice to meet you."

Rachel Weisz was wearing a silver-gray dress, and quickly shook hands with him Mr. Walker, I adore you, and I love your movies! "

"thanks."

Hearing Tang En's formulaic answer, Rachel Weisz was not satisfied. She hesitated for a while, then suddenly leaned forward and whispered quickly in Tang En's ear: "I'm super good in bed!"

When he retracted his body, his face was already moist and radiant.

Tang En remained calm and smiled slightly, as if he hadn't heard, "There is a chance to cooperate."

Then he set his eyes on the next person, looking very interested, and even shook hands with him, "This is Mr. Dwayne Johnson, right?"

Ron Mayer was stunned for a moment, a little surprised at Dunn's incomprehensible style. Rachel Weisz's little actions just now must be tricky.

On the other side, Dwayne Johnson had already stretched out his hands excitedly, and his burly and tall body bowed down, humble and respectful, "Mr. Walker, I didn't expect you to know my name."

Tang En shook hands with him and said with a smile, "I support you in changing careers. Compared with the stage of wrestling, Hollywood has more room for development!"

"Mr Walker, I..."

"Don't get excited, hehe, pay your sweat in the ring, I promise you, Hollywood will give you more!"

"thanks, thanks!"

"The Mummy Returns" is only Dwayne Johnson's first film, but he did not expect it to receive high-profile praise from such a big man as Dunn Walker at the premiere.

Really flattered.

Tang En nodded and said meaningfully: "Of course, Hollywood is very deep, and many times, you have to face a dilemma. I hope you can choose the right direction at a critical moment."

Dwayne Johnson patted his chest and said loudly, "Sir, I will always be your supporter!"

Dunn smiled slightly.

is a smart guy!

(Sanqi Chinese)