Heads Up Hollywood

Generally speaking, 80% of the special effects production of movies is solved by computer in the later stage, and 20% is the establishment of 3D models.

The establishment of the digital field was because James Cameron was dissatisfied with the 3D model production level of Industrial Light and Magic and did not meet his vision for the "Titanic" ship, so he established this special effects company. do.

Therefore, in terms of 3D technology research and development, the strength in the digital field is beyond the reach of Industrial Light and Magic.

The special effects department in the digital field is world-renowned and very comprehensive, ranging from API-based dynamics plug-ins, implicit surface models of fluid particles, to small batch OTLs, all of which are very precise and exquisite.

In particular, a large-scale, high-efficiency fluid dynamics calculation software independently developed by the digital field based on a closed flow container field is very useful for the production of special effects in large scenes, and its efficiency is even three times higher than that of Industrial Light and Magic.

As for the pictures of animated movies, usually the whole screen is full of special effects shots, which simply complement each other.

James Cameron is an artist, he is interested in making films, holding art exhibitions, and sailing in the sea, and he is not in the mood to let him manage the company.

This also led to a perfect start in the digital field, but because of the big boss's lack of business and lack of sufficient channel support in business competition, he was quickly defeated in the wave of special effects in Hollywood.

Not losing in technology, but losing in connections!

Without the business provided by film companies, no matter how high the level of the digital field is, there can be no source of profit.

Now, Tang En intends to take over the digital field, which of course fits James Cameron's idea!

Did he start this special effects company to make money?

nonsense.

This industry doesn't make money at all.

In order to manage the company, take power?

nonsense.

The management of the digital domain, he never participated.

Cameron has only one idea about the digital field—that is, when he is making movies, he can have a company that can produce special effects according to his wishes!

Based on his friendship with Tang En, is there any difference between the digital domain in Tang En's hands and his own?

He and Tang En were originally the biggest partners.

Moreover, letting Twain take over the digital domain saved him a lot of trouble.

Tang En would not cheat his friends, at least not in terms of money. He spent a lot of money and directly offered a high price of 20 million US dollars to the digital field!

You know, the digital field is only the third special effects company in Hollywood.

The second-ranked Pacific Digital Video Studio was acquired by DreamWorks Animation last year, and the total amount was only 17 million US dollars.

Tang En offered a price tag of 20 million US dollars, which was absolutely full of sincerity!

James Cameron naturally doesn't care about the price difference of several million. "Unsinkable" directed by him has 10% of the global box office dividend, which will be a huge sum of money.

However, the other two founders of the digital field, Stan Winston and Scott Ross, were very excited.

Tang En, he really is the big boss!

Rich!

...

A week later, Tosca Musk was called to Twain's office again.

This time, the situation was obviously different. Even the little secretary, Ella Fisher, winked at her secretly, obviously something good happened.

"Tosca, sit down."

Tang En was very accommodating. He picked up a stack of thick documents from his desk, walked to the sofa opposite Tosca Musk, sat down, and pushed the documents over.

"What is this?" Tosca Musk was slightly taken aback.

Tang En said lightly: "In the past few days, I have discussed with several senior executives of the company, and we all agree...you are the person we need!"

This is of course his side of the story.

According to Bill McNick, the attitude towards Tosca Musk is: either give up decisively as soon as possible, or increase support.

A person like her who is so assertive and has such a strong subjective initiative in her work is a pillar if she uses it well.

Obviously, Tang En cast a vote of confidence.

Isn't the reason why Tang En wanted to remove Tony Grammer, the head of the Starz TV network, because he was too lacking in opinions?

Tosca Musk is independent, autonomous, open-minded, and strong-hearted, and deserves Tang En's trust.

More importantly, the more female executives Tang En has, the more support Tang En has for feminism.

This is the unity of the macro strategy.

Hearing Dun En's words, Tosca Musk immediately realized that this was a very formal "organizational" conversation, and immediately sat upright, with an appearance of listening attentively.

Tang En said: "This is a document for Tang En Pictures to acquire the remaining 50% equity of Siliwood Animation. The price is 35 million US dollars. You can take a look. If there is no problem, you can sign it. Be responsible for explaining clearly.”

When Sillywood Animation was founded, Dunn Pictures invested US$30 million, accounting for 50% of the shares; Elon Musk invested US$20 million in his sister, accounting for 40% of the shares.

Tosca Musk, as the manager, holds 10% of the management shares.

In less than a year now, Dunn has raised the price of a company worth 50 million US dollars to 70 million US dollars, showing enough wealth.

Of course, there is also domineering!

This was obviously a transaction negotiated by both parties. Tang En completely determined the price unilaterally, prepared the documents, and only waited for the other party's confirmation.

There is no room for bargaining!

Tosca Musk took the document, looked at it briefly, and said with a smile: "My brother would be very happy if he knew that I made him so much money."

"So... are you alright?"

"Of course, the price is very fair! It's a pity that I lost my management shares."

Tang En waved his hand and said, "Tang En Pictures is still in the stage of strategic development and has not carried out shareholding reform. However, I will keep in mind the employees who have contributed to the company. You don't have to worry about this."

Tosca Musk said with a coquettish smile: "I know, this transaction has already proved the atmosphere of the boss."

Tang En pointed at her with a smile, and shook his head, "There are two more things I want to tell you. First, I have completed the acquisition of the digital field, and I'm going through the contract. I hope you, as the vice president of Tang En Pictures, will take over this case, and then put the digital domain after the acquisition, and into Sillywood Animation.”

Tosca Musk froze for a moment.

Tang En's words contained too much information!

"The digital domain has completed the acquisition? Has it reached the stage of signing the contract? It's too soon! It's only been a week!"

Tang En said angrily: "If you offer 20 million US dollars to the digital field, you can also complete the acquisition within half a month!"

Tosca Musk curled his lips, "Sure enough, he is a big boss, rich! But... what happened to the vice president? Am I... promoted?"

Tang En smiled and said, "What, are you not satisfied?"

"No, no, no, it's too unexpected!" Tosca Musk even forgot his excitement, and the expression on his face was full of surprise.

Regardless of qualifications or experience, she is obviously not qualified for the position of vice president of Tang En Pictures.

The president of Dunn Films is Bill McNick, and the vice president is West Cotton. They are both former 20th Century Fox executives, and they have all had outstanding performance in the past.

But she...has too little qualifications.

Tang En pondered: "I give you this position mainly to show the importance I attach to the animation industry. Of course, it is also related to the pattern you showed when we talked last time. I appreciate your strategic thinking."

Tosca Musk said tentatively: "You want...to put me in charge of the strategic business of Twain Films? Isn't Mr. Cotton in charge?"

Tang En said: "The focus of your work, of course, is Sillywood animation. As an additional task, I hope you can build a good relationship with Viacom when handing over "Fantastic Four."

Tosca Musk suddenly understood, his eyes lit up, "So...my thinking was correct last time?"

Tang En smiled and nodded, "Not only me, Bill also agrees."

Tosca Musk pursed his lips and smiled very happily.

This feeling of being affirmed by the leader and realizing self-worth is really better than dating.

Tang En went on to say: "According to your thinking, "Fantastic Four" can be transferred to the Nickelodeon Channel at a low price. It just so happens that "American Idol" is produced by Dick Clark Television Production Company under Tang En Pictures, and the partner is also CBS under Viacom. I hope you can take charge of these two businesses and establish enough friendship with Viacom... that is, Mr. Redstone."

Tosca Musk smiled playfully, "You don't want me to use my body to please that old man, do you?"

Tang En frowned, "Tosca, this joke is not funny at all! You are the professional elite I focus on training, not the kind of third-rate young actors! In fact, even actors, I will not force them to do this thing."

"Okay, I apologize." Tosca Musk raised his hands, and then said with a smile, "I know what you mean, building a good relationship with Redstone...is all an illusion, that old guy, life He has more experience than the two of us combined, it is difficult to please him, our strategy is paralysis."

"Yes, paralysis!"

Tang En affirmed her statement, "With the screening of "Spider-Man", the STA TV network has entered the attention of family audiences. Next, your first task is to paralyze Lei Shidong and let him stop in the short term. Do it to the STA TV network!"

"short term?"

"At least until September!"

"September?"

Tosca Musk frowned slightly, "It's easy to deal with in 4 months. But... Dunn, are you sure that the STA TV network will be able to compete in just a few months?" The strength of the SHO TV network?"

"cannot!"

"ah?"

Tang En smiled slightly, and let it go, "But I have a secret weapon, which can instantly increase explosive power."

Tosca Musk blinked, "Band of Brothers?"

Tang En rolled his eyes and said angrily: "You have quite a lot of news!"

"A TV series... can change the pattern of the cable TV field?" Tosca Musk obviously didn't believe it, with a look of suspicion.

Tang En waved his hands, "You don't need to worry about that. Your task is to be the vice president, and to do my public relations with Lei Shidong!"

"no problem!"

Tosca Musk took a deep breath, answered bluntly, and then blinked, with a half-smile, "What about my big animation movie? How much do you plan to invest in me?"

"80 million dollars!"

"ah?"

Tosca Musk stared blankly at Tang En, finally unable to speak.

Boss Tang, you are so generous!