Heads Up Hollywood

Tang En returned to the United States after half a month's vacation.

At this moment in Hollywood, the sky seemed to be covered with a thick layer of dark clouds. The black clouds overwhelmed the city, making it impenetrable.

New Universal took a very tough stance, not only protested to the MPAA, but also filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles court, and even uncharacteristically leaked the "tricks" of the Hollywood MPAA rating committee to the media with great fanfare.

This is simply a violation of Hollywood's century-old order.

The Five Giants Alliance united the front and would not budge.

Even the MPAA has criticized New Universal's approach.

If a conflict arises, it can be resolved through discussion.

What does it mean to sue in court? What does it mean to poke the news to the media? Family ugliness can't be publicized!

Although the Big Five fouled first, the MPAA's attitude is obviously more inclined to the Big Five, because New Universal has gone too far.

It was in this atmosphere that Tang En returned to Los Angeles.

Soon, I received contact from several people, but Tang En rejected them one by one.

They've all turned their backs, so there's still a need to meet?

See you in court!

After the replacement of the two directors of the Film and Television Entertainment Department, it is actively cooperating with the Los Angeles prosecutors to search for evidence of the MPAA's suspected monopoly of power in the film rating process over the past few years.

It was impossible for Dunn to give in.

The five giants are all listed companies, and their stock prices are falling every day. Let's see who can resist who!

Tang En didn't want to see anyone, but that didn't mean he couldn't see those people.

On October 11th, Los Angeles Autumn Fashion Week kicked off. Tang En's two current female models, Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes, were invited, and Tang En also attended in a low-key manner.

He has auditioned nearly 100 supermodels of Victoria's Secret, and consciously has a certain grasp of the professional skills of modeling. This time to participate in a serious fashion week, to see the demeanor of those catwalk models.

But when we got there, we were disappointed.

These models are full of aura, catwalks are like tiger walks, very domineering, completely different from Victoria's Secret's annual catwalk.

Watching the Victoria's Secret show... There are many things to watch, you can watch underwear, you can watch supermodels, you can watch typhoons and typhoons, and the scene is grand. This kind of fashion show is different, and the focus is only on clothes. Because the models really have nothing to pay attention to, and some models are really ugly.

After the whole show, Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes were the most beautiful.

But here, Tang En saw an acquaintance - Steve Burke, chairman and CEO of NBC Columbia Group!

Tang En naturally turned a blind eye to him. After Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes finished changing their clothes, he picked them up and left.

Unexpectedly, Steve Burke had already blocked the door, saying that he would have a long talk with Tang En.

Tang En didn't give him a good face, "What do you mean? Do you need me to call the bodyguard?"

Steve Burke apologized, "There is a coffee shop next to it, let's go and sit for a while."

"No time!" Tang En snorted coldly.

"Ten minutes, I only need ten minutes." Steve Burke lowered his breath, how could he have the demeanor of a big boss?

Tang En took a deep look at him, his face calm, and he turned to Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Koros and said, "You two go back first."

Miranda Kerr asked softly: "Then...then you will go there in a while?"

Tang En said: "Well, you go back and take a shower first, pack up, I'll be there soon."

"Okay then, hurry up." Miranda Kerr smiled sweetly at her.

Doutzen Kroes also said softly: "I'll wait for you."

After the two of them left, Steve Burke said to Tang En with an ambiguous expression: "It's good to be young!"

"It has nothing to do with you!"

Tang En continued to flirt with him.

After walking for three minutes, I sat down at a nearby Starbucks.

Tang En took the lead in launching the attack: "Think about it with your conscience, have I been of much help to you in the past two or three years? If you want to acquire the NBC Group, am I going to help you? You lack high-quality TV programs, am I right? You gave NBC the rights to broadcast "Universal Next Top Model"? You acquired Sony Entertainment, did I give you advice? You lack high-quality content, did I transfer the USA TV network to you at a low price?"

"5.5 billion US dollars, this is not a low price." Steve Burke couldn't help emphasizing with an embarrassing expression.

Tang En stared and said: "This is not a low price, what else do you want? Don't forget, there is also a phenomenal reality show "Hilton's Family"! This is the first memoir of the life of a legendary rich family in ancient and modern times. Great market value. Do you know how hard it took me to convince the Hilton family?"

Steve Burke asked strangely: "Didn't the Hilton family take the initiative to find you?"

"What a mess!" Tang En didn't blush, and immediately changed the subject, "Do you know the potential of "Hilton's Family"? This reality show can have at least 50 seasons! After the filming of the old Hilton, Paris can be filmed." Hilton, and her children, her grandsons, her great-grandchildren! This will generate tens of billions of dollars in profits!"

Steve Burke can really piss off.

50 seasons? Photographing the grandkids?

are you crazy? !

But it's not easy to fight with Tang En. After all, logically speaking, Tang En has indeed helped him a lot in the past few years. As for the recent movie ratings, Columbia Pictures' approach is indeed not very kind.

"Why!"

Steve Burke sighed heavily, "Twain, you should understand that the current situation is not what I want to see."

"Just speak up if you have something to say, I still have something to do!" Tang En waved his hand, too lazy to talk nonsense with him.

Steve Burke bit the bullet and said: "During this period of time, I evaluated the operation of Columbia Pictures, and it was really bad. The film business was lifeless and lacked vitality. To improve the situation, something must be done."

"Um?"

"I heard... Will Smith was a contracted star of Columbia Pictures at the beginning, but he was snatched away by Universal Pictures. Will Smith may not be a big deal to New Universal, after all, New Universal has a big business. But Columbia Pictures is different, without Will Smith, we don't even have the courage to compete for the summer slot."

Tang En understood immediately.

The so-called Big Five alliance just wanted to cut benefits from New Global.

Warner wants to make "The Hobbit", Disney wants to get back the rights to adapt the princess series, and now Steve Burke has also explained the goal of Columbia Pictures, and they want to sign Will Smith back!

Leverage the appeal of Will Smith, the hottest commercial film star today, to drive the market vitality of Columbia Pictures.

Want to pry Tang En's corner?

"impossible!"

Tang En refused without hesitation.

Steve Burke gritted his teeth: "The reason why Will Smith was able to transform from a hip-hop singer to an action star is because of the cultivation of Columbia Pictures! He should continue to serve Columbia Pictures!"

Tang En said lightly: "You are wrong. It was Amy Pascal who trained Will Smith. She is now the person in charge of Universal Pictures. She jumped ship and came to Universal Pictures, and her team followed. What's wrong?"

"But……"

"Okay, I don't want to hear your reasons! Don't you just want to use threats to force me to submit and give you a profit? Let me tell you, it's impossible! It will never be possible! Make money legally, pay taxes legally, I am glorious and great! "

Steve Burke's face was very ugly, "Twain, you are not targeting me, but the Big Five alliance formed by Warner, Paramount, Fox, Columbia and Disney!"

Tang En was fearless: "So what?"

Steve Burke gritted his teeth: "Do you want to die to the end?"

Tang En shook his head amusedly, "Steve, you're too self-righteous. In my opinion, your so-called Big Five alliance is just a mess of soldiers and crabs. Fight to the end with New Global? You don't have the strength!"

Steve Burke had an absurd look on his face, "Twain, you are too...you are too conceited! Have you forgotten MGM back then? Once upon a time, MGM occupied all the big stars in Hollywood, all Commercial blockbusters all come from MGM, and the other seven major studios can only produce some B-level movies. But so what? Can MGM resist? Once encountering changes, MGM will be the first to fall plum!"

Tang En said disapprovingly: "Indeed, New Universal's share of the film market now is far inferior to that of MGM back then. Once it is bullied by a collective group, MGM will not be able to withstand it. But don't forget, the movie market It is only a small part of New Universal's huge industry. The gains and losses of the film industry have little impact on the group's overall business."

Steve Burke took a deep breath and lowered his voice, "Twain, this matter is far from that simple. I'm afraid there is also the acquiescence of the MPAA."

Last year, because of the "Fahrenheit 9/11" incident, Jack Valenti, who had been in charge of the MPAA for nearly 40 years, stepped down and was replaced by a new chairman, Dan Glickman.

The new official took office with three fires.

It seems that the fire is burning on New Universal?

Indeed, for the MPAA, the dominance of New Universal is indeed not as good as that of Hollywood, which is flourishing.

Tang En narrowed his eyes slightly, and said lightly: "Don't be alarmist, conspiracy and chaos will not bring down New Universal!"

"What if it's true?"

"Really? Huh! Let the MPAA change another chairman! Or...create another film association!"

...

When Tang En returned to the United States, the girls naturally came back as well.

The happiest of them is naturally Blake Lively.

This is her first vacation abroad.

I really saw the lifestyle of the rich and powerful, traveling around the world in a private jet and private yacht, how beautiful it really is.

Since being picked up from home by Jasmine Bloom, she hasn't been back yet, and she can only communicate with her father and sisters by phone.

After going out for a walk, Blake Lively had really seen Tang En's strength, and he also strengthened his determination to be his concubine.

What about polygamous families? It is easy to go from frugal to extravagant, but difficult to go from extravagant to frugal. She felt that she could never leave Tang En again.

Now, back in Los Angeles, she can finally "return home".

When she left, she was empty-handed.

When she came back, she was full of rewards!

She is so proud!

That night, Blake Lively called a bodyguard and an assistant, bought a lot of gifts, and went home happily.

Dad Ernie Lively, big sister Lori Lively, etc. are waiting eagerly.

When I saw Blake Lively appearing like a big star in a beautiful brand name and a high-end outfit, I couldn't help but be amazed.

Sister Lori Lively rushed up excitedly, and praised repeatedly: "Blake, you look like a big star! You are so beautiful! Let me just say, high-end clothes are suitable for you, and those popular brands simply set off I'm sorry for your temperament!"

Although she didn't know what brand her younger sister's outfit was, it was really like a complete change.

Clothes really depend on people!

Blake Lively felt a little proud, but also a little proud, and said brazenly: "Well, my husband bought these for me."

"husband?"

Both Ernie Lively and Lori Lively were taken aback.

Blake Lively pulled his hair casually, and said with a coquettish smile, "It's Tang En. He treats me very well. I've already made up my mind to be his wife and give birth to him."

In fact, she is not considered Tang En's woman yet, and the probationary period has not yet passed, and she needs the unanimous consent of Natalie, Scarlett, and Gal Gadot.

However, she was confident that she would be able to pass the test and become Tang En's No. 4 girlfriend.

May wish to tell loved ones the good news in advance.

After being slightly surprised, Lori Lively immediately smiled brightly, "It can be seen that he loves you very much. I never thought that my sister and Tang En could become a family. It feels like a dream! Really! You are happy!"

"Yeah, it's like a dream!" Blake Lively also sighed with emotion, his pretty face was full of happiness, as if it could overflow.

It was Papa Ernie Lively who snorted heavily.

He is a man with the most basic dignity of a man. He really can't bear the heart of this little girl who is like a jewel in the palm of her hand to cater to the rich with her youthful and beautiful body...

"I heard... doesn't he have a girlfriend?" Ernie Lively gritted his teeth, his face livid.

Blake Lively said indifferently: "Well, there are a few."

Ernie Lively was pissed off. "More than one?"

Blake Lively said frankly: "Besides me, there are three or four. There should be newcomers coming in in the future."

Ernie Lively's eyes seemed to be burning, "Then what do you mean? Didn't you say he was your husband?"

"Yeah." Blake Lively was a little unhappy when he saw his father was angry, and said dissatisfiedly, "Old man, your thinking is too traditional and outdated! Besides, Tang En is a super rich man, he I live the world's top high-class life, shouldn't I have a few more women?"

Sister Lori Lively also quickly echoed: "Yes, yes, rich people, aren't they all like this. Dad, I don't think you should worry about it. How well does Blake live now? There are bodyguards and assistants. , and brought back so many gifts, isn't that great? What more do you want?"

"that is!"

Blake Lively muttered in a low voice, seeing his father's face turning green, he quickly flattered him and said, "Dad, I bought you a new car, it's your favorite silver Chevrolet! Go downstairs Let's see!"

After speaking, he dragged his sister into the room and went to whisper.

This kind of thing is more appropriate for sisters to talk about, and there is no common language with the old man!