Barry Meyer is picky because it's Time Warner's corporate policy, making strategic adjustments to absorb the huge losses caused by the merger with AOL. In other words, no business can burn money to engage in the Internet anymore.

This is a taboo at Time Warner!

But the Internet is a big trend, and it's unclear whether the future of streaming is a blessing or a curse, but it's a possible outlet.

The other giants of Hollywood are participating, and Warner is not, isn't that right?

Now that's no problem, Donn has solved the biggest dilemma facing Hollywood – the funding problem.

He will use his connections to go to Wall Street to raise funds. Hollywood only needs to come up with the film and television content of the film library, and then it can cooperate to build a Hollywood's own video website.

That's a great thing!

There is no money to spend, and there is also an opportunity to participate.

Barry Meyer's problems are all solved, and he is certainly willing to take Warner into the partnership.

Unexpectedly, Donn's cooperation proposal would exclude Warner!

Obviously, this is revenge!

Why did the Big Five Alliance come into being? It was because Warner was provoking and secretly liaising with the secret meeting.

Warner is the one who started it!

Don took out a big pie and distributed it to everyone, but not to Warner, to isolate Warner!

This is the most powerful counterattack!

Barry Meyer took a deep breath, his heart was cold, and his face turned pale, "Since it's a collective collaboration in Hollywood, how can it be without Warner?

Michael Eisner looked at him playfully, "So, you're going to veto Don's proposal?"

Barry Meyer said: "No, his first two proposals are very good, and the third proposal is still up for debate." Since it is a concerted effort of Hollywood, of course, everyone is involved. ”

Everyone is smart, and the reasons are clear in their hearts.

Moreover, one more partner would dilute a large number of shares, and no one wanted Warner to participate.

Steve Burke said strangely, "Barry, didn't you just say that you weren't interested in this matter?

Michael Eisner also said firmly: "Donne's man...... Everybody understands. His proposal was either accepted in its entirety or rejected in its entirety. If we only want to take what is good for us and reject other conditions, cooperation will not be achieved at all. ”

Tom Rothman also solemnly said, "Well, that's what I think, too. Donn's proposals are still very sincere, especially because he is willing to use his connections to raise funds on Wall Street, how much affection is this? If we are vetoing his proposal at this time, it will be too unkind. ”

Barry Meyer really wants not to die of anger.

These bastards, if they have milk, they are mothers, and they turn their faces faster than they turn books!

A second ago, everyone was an ally in the Big Five Alliance. In the next second, after Tang En's proposal was proposed, he immediately turned his face and denied people, and got together with Tang En.

Money is moving, and the change in your attitude is too obvious, right?

"Without Warner, what kind of Hollywood collective is this?" Barry Meyer almost roared.

Michael Eisner said, "Collective is not everything. With Disney, New Universal, NBC Columbia, and Twentieth Century Fox as representatives, it is enough to represent Hollywood. ”

Tom Rothman chimed in: "That's the truth. If the collective is really involved, it will be suspected of market monopoly, which is not good. ”

Stie Fubck also said earnestly: "Barry, didn't you say that the future of streaming is unpredictable? Let the four of us go and test the water first, and if there is any risk, we will bear it first! If it fails, Warner can avoid losses. It worked...... It also proves that the streaming media business is an outlet, and it is not impossible for Warner to create a streaming website on its own. ”

Tom Rothman said thoughtfully, "Well, I think it's okay." With Warner's strength, we can definitely do it!"

Michael Eisner said: "Indeed, Hulu will definitely be more than one streaming site in the future, and Netflix will definitely launch a streaming service in the future." What New Universal can do, Time Warner can do. Didn't you always say that Time Warner was no worse than New Universal?"

Steve Burke bowed his head and said, "Well, since that's the case, then it's decided!"

Barry Meyer almost vomited blood!

These people don't give him a chance to speak at all, and then the matter is settled.

Isn't this a blatant bully!

Well, it was the Big Five just now.

Now, it's the Big Four!

A new alliance between New Universal, Disney, NBC Columbia and Twentieth Century Fox!

Plus Legendary Pictures, which is about to enter the MPAA...... Well, the new Big Five alliance is formed!

Led by New Universal, then Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, NBC Columbia, and Legendary Pictures!

Leave Warner out!

On the front foot, New Universal is the target of public criticism.

On the back foot, Warner became isolationist.

That's too much of a contrast, isn't it?

The city head has changed the banner of the king, and the situation has changed too quickly, right?

Don's hand of "concession" is too clever, right?

The most important thing is, is Don really giving up?

Maybe Don has some other backhand!

Barry Meyer's heart tightened, and he felt a deep fear.

In the era of the arrival of streaming media, New Globe is going to sit firmly in the position of Hollywood boss, and Warner is disobedient and will face the end of being out......

Everybody is smart.

This is what Barry Mayer can think of, and Brad Gray naturally thinks of it.

The current Paramount is not qualified to participate in the new business of the Internet, but he will not miss the opportunity to make money.

Disney and Twentieth Century Fox, which are shareholder companies, will take shares in the company's film and television content copyrights and will not charge royalties to Hulu.

Paramount is not a shareholder.

If you want to have Paramount's film and television content in Hulu, you have to pay a certain copyright fee.

That's an extra income for Paramount.

"Well, there is some truth to that. Brad Gray looked serious, as if he had made a deliberate decision, "Streaming is a new industry, and there are too many partners...... Instead, it will affect efficiency. Universal, Fox, Disney and Columbia are enough for four collaborations. However, Hulu, as a video site, is definitely as good as the more content. Paramount and Warner are not involved, but they can provide some film and television content to help. ”

Steve Burke laughed, "If that's the case, that's great." With Paramount taking the lead, I believe that other content providers will also become Hulu providers. ”

"Warner, right?"

Michael Eisner looked at Barry Meyer with a smile.

Even Paramount has taken a stand!

At this time, it is already a man-made sword, and I am a fish.

Hulu does not have Warner's film and television rights, and the impact on Hulu is minimal. Hollywood has more than 500 content providers, large and small, and with the industry strength of these giants, it is not a problem to attract the better 300 of them.

As long as a reasonable streaming royalty is given, it is fine.

Hulu's library of resources will be very full.

If Warner doesn't participate, it will have to sit back and watch a streaming royalty disappear......

Having lost the opportunity to become a shareholder of Hulu, Barry Meyer can't afford to let go of any additional royalties.

Of course, this is the first time that Hollywood has joined forces to start a business in the emerging Internet industry, and Warner always has to show its support, hehe. Barry Meyer squeezed a smile out of his face, and smiling was worse than crying.

Then, everyone looked at each other and smiled and started talking.

The atmosphere is very friendly and congenial.

……

"Boss, I can't understand this decision of yours!"

Netflix's founder, chairman, and CEO, Reed Hastings, came to Donn's office in a somewhat heavy tone.

Postponing the launch of Netflix's streaming media business, not eating crabs, he can understand this reason, and he deeply agrees.

But Donn's next behavior was excessive, right?

Partnering with other Hollywood giants to set up a streaming site, Hulu?

Isn't this a job for Netflix!

Hulu is a collective collaboration of Hollywood giants, backed by the entire Hollywood library of film and television resources.

Don't look at Netflix in the past few years, it has collected a large number of streaming content copyrights around the world, and there is also a lot of content in the library. However, more than 95% of them are foreign film and television works, all of which are foreign languages.

This is certainly not as attractive to American users as it is to Hollywood-native content.

What does Netflix do to compete with Hulu?

Don smiled, "Sit down and say, why do you have a temper, or do you not have enough confidence in Netflix?"

Reed Hastings said with an unkind face: "It's not that you don't have enough faith, it's that you can't understand your decision. The emergence of Hulu will be Netflix's biggest competitor!"

"Competitors?" Don sneered and shook his head disapprovingly, "Don't forget, the streaming business is still an Internet business after all. Do you think Hollywood's old guys can play streaming?"

"Huh?"

Reed Hastings was slightly stunned.

Tang En said: "Now the wind has not arrived, the Internet companies in Silicon Valley have not noticed this business, and Hulu has just taken the lead." When Silicon Valley sees the potential of the streaming business, it will ......"

As he spoke, he shook his head, "Don't look at Hulu's excitement now, when Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft and other high-tech companies get involved, you will find that Hulu is not worth mentioning at all!"

Reed Hastings said with understanding: "So...... Does Netflix still want to stick to Silicon Valley and be a high-tech company that uses film and television content as its products?"

"Of course!" Donn said earnestly, "Netflix has never been Hulu! Look at what Amazon, Apple, Microsoft are doing, they are trying to build their own ecosystem." When you've used a Microsoft product, you can't wait to use the next one. When Apple and Amazon grow up, their influence will spread to every industry, including film and television entertainment. ”