Heads Up Hollywood

An example can best illustrate Tang En Pictures' current situation in Hollywood.

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, and they all want to expand their territory.

However, the family's power is gradually growing, and some very competitive newcomers often emerge, such as DreamWorks, New Line Pictures, Lionsgate Pictures, Miramax, Tang En Pictures and so on.

Although the six elders compete with each other, for the common power, they will definitely form a united front at this time to prevent the newcomers from usurping power, and the methods they adopt are nothing more than suppression and acquisition.

New Line Cinema was acquired by Warner, and Miramax was acquired by Disney... As for DreamWorks, which has a strong backbone, it has been in a state of suppression.

Needless to say, Twain Pictures was almost killed by 20th Century Fox and Disney this summer.

Therefore, if you want to enter the elder class and become the powerful person who rules the family, on the premise of the power balance of the six elders, there are only two ways: get rid of an elder and rise to the position yourself; 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 Sony Group, which is famous all over the world, took this path. Through the acquisition of Columbia Pictures, it successfully joined the elders and gained the power to control Hollywood.

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

Twain also wanted to follow Sony's example and acquire Universal Pictures, so as to join the ranks of elders.

But a problem has arisen, Tang En Pictures is not Sony Group! Not Time Group either!

Universal Pictures, as an elder who has been in power for decades, why would he stoop to obey the command of Tang En Pictures?

rich?

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

The reason is that Tang En Pictures' energy is too small and its influence is not enough.

Therefore, Twain's top priority is to lead Twain Pictures to create enough influence. When Vivendi intends to sell Universal Pictures, it has enough strength to make Universal Pictures, the elder, return home.

But suddenly, the newcomer of Tang En 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 a shocking banning order!

What should Tang En Pictures do now?

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 to survive in the family.

Family ugliness cannot be exposed!

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

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

If Tang En Pictures really dares to publicize the scandal to the outside, which affects the family's dignity and future income, then it is the family's biggest sinner!

It's like Tang En's method of eliminating Jon Landau three years ago.

Tang En has repeatedly been rumored to have scandals with female celebrities. This is a scandal within the family, and he will solve it by himself behind closed doors. But Jon Landau revealed to the media as an insider, what is the difference between this and an insider? How could such a person be accepted by the family?

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

It was originally just a power struggle within Weinstein Pictures, Bob Weinstein wanted to squeeze out Harvey Weinstein to become the big head. But Harvey did not delegate power, so Bob had to bring in foreign aid, exposing Harvey's scandal.

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

Because this incident had too much impact, 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 secretly discussed and decided to launch a wave of campaigns to clean up a group of family scum and restore the family's image.

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

So... the "me_too" movement is not playing with criminal evidence, it's playing with falsehoods!

Anyone who has anything to do with this kind of scandal is basically doomed.

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

If at this time, his brain gets hot, he will disclose the matter to the media and attract 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 not act, and honestly follow 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 imaginary community of the family.

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 Twain Films is definitely destroying the healthy competition in the Hollywood market. How could the other five big companies sit idly by?

...

Tang En guessed Michael Eisner's intentions, of course he couldn't jump into the trap, and said with a smile: "This kind of thing, if it becomes a big deal, it will actually allow Disney's tricks to succeed."

Bill McNick heaved a sigh of relief, he was really afraid that Tang En's head would get hot, just like in the past, he would rush forward regardless of his care, and fight Disney with his life.

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

"Oh? How do you say it?"

"Twain Pictures is an emerging force. It is reasonable to be feared and suppressed by traditional forces. It is difficult to reverse the situation in a short period of time. However, Disney's ban order 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 reason! We are weak, and the weak will always be sympathized with. What's more, Disney's methods this time are indeed excessive, and the impact is bad. If it is not handled properly, it will affect the overall interests of Hollywood. "

Tang En looked calm, nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What should we do now? Do you have any ideas?"

West Cotton stretched out two fingers, "We are the defensive side, with limited options, there are only two. One is passive defense, sending out a letter for help, and waiting for rescue. 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 on a small scale, so as to attract the five major film companies as soon as possible to mediate."

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

Tang En glanced at Bill McNick, "What do you think?"

Bill McNick said cautiously: "It's better to be on the safe side. Disney has broken the rules, but they have great power and can play. If we also break the rules like Disney, I'm afraid... there will be a lot of controversy in the industry."

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

"This is the safest and safest way."

"No, this is not our entrepreneurial spirit!" Tang En shook his head again and again, a little dissatisfied, "When did Tang En Pictures back down? Even if it can't make things public, but in a small circle, I will never complain to Disney Compromise! Others are afraid of Michael Eisner, but I am not!"

"Twain, what are you?"

"It's very simple. Michael Eisner likes to play, so I'll play with him! If he really dares to risk the world's disgrace, he would rather try to destroy the Hollywood market and destroy Twain Pictures, then Disney ...I'm afraid that no matter how big the family fortune is, it will be wiped out."

Tang En has a stubborn character that never admits defeat. He knows that bringing in foreign aid for this matter is tantamount to a self-conscious grave, and he has to close the door and resolve it internally.

But without stirring up the situation internally, how can he demonstrate his ability? How to show the strength of Twain Films to the bosses?

This is an excellent way to increase Tang En Pictures' influence in the industry.

If Tang En is the accelerator of Tang En Pictures, then Bill McNick is the brake of Tang En Pictures, both of which are indispensable. He immediately said vigilantly: "Twain, if you want to take the initiative to attack, you need to have a comprehensive plan. Reckless. Since Michael Eisner has chosen to make a move, he will not be left behind, nor will he end in haste."

"I understand!" Tang En waved his hand, stood up, and raised the corners of his lips, "Disney is too powerful, and Michael Eisner must have prepared well, and if he makes a rash move, it may be right for him. So I think... ...We can go two ways, go together!"

"Let's go together?" West Cotton's face flashed a bit of surprise, thoughtful.

Bill McNick said in a deep voice: "This is a method. We are waiting for the other five major film companies to come to our aid. After they appear, we will take the initiative to attack and attack Disney!"

Tang En laughed loudly, "That's right, that's what it means, the inside should be combined with the outside!"

West Cotton hesitated and said: "But I'm afraid it will take a long time. The five major companies must go through a group meeting and discuss together. Admit it..."

Tang En said: "So...Bill, you have to work hard during this period. You have to get in touch 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: "Tang En, with my own strength, I'm afraid it will take a lot of trouble. I'll recommend someone to you. If you have his help, you can sit in the center and coordinate the relationship between the major film companies. It must be able to get twice the result with half the effort.”

"Oh? Who?"

"Former head of CAA, former president of Disney, Michael Ovitz!"