Heads Up Hollywood

In the 1980s, Michael Eisner was Barry Diller's attendant younger brother. He assisted Barry Diller and proposed and developed the "High Film Theory". theory, let Hollywood officially enter the era of commercial films.

But in recent years, his judgment on movies has gotten worse and worse!

Because of him, Disney has lost many excellent film projects, the most famous of which is the "Lord of the Rings" series!

A few years ago, Harvey Weinstein asked him to invest in this project, but he refused.

Later, New Line Films took over, and Harvey Weinstein, as the executive producer, received 5% of the global box office dividends. It stands to reason that this belongs to Miramax's income, not personal income.

However, Michael Eisner was not optimistic about the "Lord of the Rings" project, and with a wave of his hand, he agreed to share the benefits with Harvey Weinstein.

In other words, the global box office dividends of the "Lord of the Rings" series, Disney occupies 2.5%, and the Weinstein Brothers occupy 2.5%.

Now, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has exploded at the box office, driving the peripheral industry, which seems to be on par with "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" the year before and last year's "Spider-Man"!

Just one movie can bring New Line Pictures at least 1 billion dollars in profit!

Michael Eisner's bowels are turning green.

Now, Disney has the opportunity to get in touch with "The Chronicles of Narnia", which is as famous as "Lord of the Rings", how can he not be excited?

More importantly, "The Chronicles of Narnia" brings a different magical world, which is more in line with the fairy tales dreamed by children, go to a magical world, become a savior-like hero, and then become the king of the fairy tale kingdom .

There is no doubt that this is more in line with Disney's value system!

Tang En saw the emotional fluctuations on Michael Eisner's face, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

He will give Disney a big gift?

Think too much!

Although "The Chronicles of Narnia" is as famous as "The Lord of the Rings", it is too difficult to adapt, and the profound philosophy and religious metaphors in it are difficult to show through the plot.

Except for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", the subsequent series suffered big losses and became special effects garbage.

Tang En Pictures took the benefits of the first film, let Disney collect the trash!

"This matter...I have to go back and discuss it with the board of directors."

When it comes to the copyright of those classic cartoons, there are too many interest entanglements, and even Michael Eisner cannot act arbitrarily.

Tang En was not in a hurry to get the result, and looked at him with a half-smile, "Mr. Eisner, I am willing to give up the follow-up copyright of "The Chronicles of Narnia". You must have seen my sincerity in cooperation." ?”

"certainly!"

Michael Eisner nodded again and again, in a good mood.

"What about you? I need to see Disney's sincerity."

"I said, it's a big deal, I need..."

Tang En waved his hand, interrupted him, and stared at him, "I'm not talking about this matter. I have two enemies, but they are both partners of Disney."

Michael Eisner immediately realized that one was Jerry Bruckheimer and the other was Harvey Weinstein!

Tang En said: "You have already seen the box office results of "Black Hawk Down" produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Not to mention comparing it with "Lord of the Rings", it is even worse than "Resident Evil" with an investment of 35 million US dollars! No! I said, he is no longer the golden producer who dominates Hollywood, he is outdated!"

"Resident Evil" grossed $19.8 million in its opening week, while "Black Hawk Down" only took in $14.8 million.

After "Pearl Harbor", Jerry Bruckheimer once again failed in a commercial blockbuster!

Michael Eisner said: "Indeed, we have discussed internally that as long as the North American box office of "Black Hawk Down" fails to exceed 100 million US dollars, we will abolish the priority cooperation between Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Film Production Company." protocol."

Tang En nodded in satisfaction, and asked with a smile, "What about the other one?"

"This is difficult!" Michael Eisner glanced at Tang En, and said puzzledly, "As far as I know, you and Harvey... have no substantive conflicts. Since the conflict between Disney and Tang En Pictures. Now that our two companies have resolved the conflict, you still have to..."

Tang En said seriously: "This has nothing to do with contradictions, but principles!"

"in principle?"

"Mr. Eisner, don't you know? Harvey Weinstein is the biggest red sofa in Hollywood!"

Michael Eisner almost laughed awkwardly when he heard this.

Harvey Weinstein is the biggest red sofa?

stop talking!

Now who in Hollywood doesn't know that you, Dawn Walker, are the biggest beneficiary of unspoken rules!

Harvey Weinstein is old, ugly, fat and frustrated, which actress would want to lean on it?

You, Tang En, are different. You are young and rich, and you are still unmarried. There are not too many actresses who take the initiative to come and post!

Tang En blushed from his playful eyes, coughed lightly, and said solemnly: "I'm not referring to the kind of transaction that you like and I like, this kind of unspoken industry rules exist in all walks of life. Impossible to stop. I'm talking about Harvey Weinstein using his position, his power, his violence!"

Michael Eisner's face straightened, "Twain, if you don't have evidence, don't talk nonsense."

Tang En sneered and said, "You can find out if you're talking nonsense! Not to mention Hollywood actresses, even Miramax's female employees, I can guarantee that many of them have been killed by him!"

Michael Eisner has heard about this a long time ago, otherwise, with Harvey Weinstein's outstanding talent, he would have been promoted internally, and it would be impossible to limit his power to Miramax.

Just because he was afraid that he would spoil Disney's image!

"This matter, be steady!"

Michael Eisner's face darkened. Disney's life is difficult right now. He was afraid that Twain, a stunned young man, would fight with Harvey Weinstein.

The corner of Tang En's mouth twitched disdainfully, "I have a sense of proportion, otherwise I would have been exposed to the media long ago! Hmph, internal scandals, internal digestion, I understand."

Michael Eisner breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

"But this person, I have to take down no matter what!" Tang En snorted coldly, "The existence of this kind of scum is a kind of pollution to the living soil of Hollywood! And now that women's rights are on the rise, once things get big, they will Encountered an uncontrollable situation.”

The collective uprising of the actresses in the previous life not only stigmatized Harvey Weinstein, but also seriously damaged the current Hollywood system and influenced the interests of film companies.

Tang En is now in power, especially the beneficiary of unspoken rules. He will never allow that uncontrollable feminist trend to rise in Hollywood!

He founded Rose Films, ostensibly to pander to feminism.

In fact, he wants to control the feminist trend of thought in Hollywood, control this force in his own hands, and prevent problems before they happen!

If Hollywood feminist movements like "Me_too" and "Time's_Up" really broke out like in previous lives, that kind of indiscriminate attack, with Tang En's private life, is very likely to fall into it.

Tang En can only occupy the moral high ground forever if he becomes the leader of feminism in Hollywood.

Michael Eisner didn't have foresight, so naturally he couldn't guess Tang En's thoughts. He just felt that this kid's thinking was too jumpy and he was fooling around!

Obviously afraid of the upsurge of women's rights, why are you still doing Rose Films?

Isn't this asking for trouble?

"Don't touch him within two years!"

Michael Eisner thought for a while and gave a condition.

In his view, two years is enough for him to stabilize Disney's internal struggles.

And two years later, the "Lord of the Rings" series will be released, and Disney will get the benefits, and Harvey Weinstein will not be so important.

He was prepared for someone like Harvey Weinstein.

Why did he insist on not investing in The Lord of the Rings? If it was an offer from Disney Studios, he might have said yes, but not Harvey Weinstein!

This person has a terrible reputation!

It's okay to be a fool in the independent film industry. This industry is inherently deep and dirty. But it’s different when it comes to commercial films. The operation is basically exposed to the sun, and brand marketing and word-of-mouth value are especially important.

If Harvey Weinstein extended his hand to the mainstream commercial film circle, once a scandal broke out, Disney would not be able to stand up to it, which would seriously affect Disney's brand image.

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "What about two years later?"

Michael Eisner said lightly: "If his behavior does not change within two years, Disney will not use potential brand threats to continue to provide him with protection."

"Two years..." Tang En squinted his eyes for a while, thinking of the progress of George Paxton's investigation into the sports scandal, and smiled slightly, "Two years! No problem!"

Negotiation is the art of compromise.

Everyone took a step back and took what they needed. Michael Eisner was very satisfied with Tang En's attitude, and half-jokingly said: "By the way, Natalie...has encountered a lot of trouble recently, do you need help? Honestly, I think her performance in Juno can make a difference in awards season."

Tang En snorted disdainfully, "No need for now! An outdated old guy just gathered a group of outdated old guys to make a fuss."

"That's Kirk Douglas!"

"It doesn't matter!"

Tang En was confident enough, "Oscar voting is all about who has more friends and who has more influence. I want to see what he is capable of!"

Michael Eisner was so surprised that he couldn't speak.

Isn't this Tang En too arrogant?

When it comes to the influence on Oscar, even he claims that he can't compare with Kirk Douglas. Where does Dunn have the confidence?

Of course he didn't know Tang En's secret weapon.

In 2001, the annual box office champion was "Unsinkable" produced by Tang En, with a global box office of 1.01 billion US dollars.

According to the trigger rewards of the sunglasses system, Twain will get the skill of "Stealing the Sky for Rewards" once!

Don't be too invincible!