Before 2000, Time Warner was very crazy, with a market value of more than $150 billion, and was the world's largest media group, with a market value of more than Disney, Viacom, Comcast, and Vivendi combined!

However, the Internet tide hit and intensified, and Time Warner's shareholders were fooled by venture capital firms into choosing to merge with Internet giant AOL.

So far, this media giant has six business segments in the United States: online, radio, cable TV, publishing, film and television, and music, which can be described as prominent.

Then the outbreak of the dot-com bubble crisis put AOL Time Warner on the road to decline.

As of 2002, it has lost $100 billion!

In order to make up for the shortfall, the United Company was forced to transform and adjust, first selling its Warner Publishing Group, laying off 6% of the staff in the magazine department, and then selling Warner Records, one of the world's three major music groups, but the company's performance still did not improve.

In 2009, Time Warner's shareholders finally couldn't bear it anymore and drew a line with AOL in pain, and the two companies were officially separated, Time Warner finally got rid of this heavy burden, and made a series of good films such as "The Dark Knight" and "The Hangover", and Warner seemed to have signs of rebuilding its glory.

Tragically, after 2010, the Internet tide has come again, and this time it is the mobile Internet!

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and even Netflix have become world-class information giants, and Time Warner's Fortune, Time and other magazines, although still far-reaching, are far from the speed of the Internet.

In order not to be eliminated by the times, Time Warner can only choose to join forces again and tide over the difficulties.

After rejecting Comcast's offer of $45 billion, in 2017, it was finally acquired by telecommunications giant AT&T for $85.4 billion.

The era Warner after the new century, the tragic fate, almost wanted to cry without tears.

Don's favorite thing is to send charcoal in the snow, other Hollywood giants, seeing that Warner is in trouble, may take advantage of the fire to rob, but Donn will not.

The emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and no matter how miserable Warner is, it is not comparable to companies like Columbia, Paramount, and Universal.

Warner Bros. Pictures is definitely the world's No. 1 film company!

Its film copyrights have exceeded 6,000!

Even if it is directly under the control of the film copyright, there are more than 4,000 films, what a terrifying concept?

Disney has only more than 300 movie copyrights, and Universal has more than 1,400 films.

So at this time, Donn reached out to Warner, and he will definitely get twice the result with half the effort and reap more benefits.

Warner's Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Barry Meyer, warmly invited Donn and Michael Ovitz to extend the invitation as a family dinner on his private yacht.

Don didn't hold back, and took his female companion, Penelope Cruz, to the feast.

Penelope Cruz knows her position, she is just Donn's playmate, but she doesn't care, such an important banquet, what is not worth it to see a Hollywood boss like Barry Meyer?

Although she is young, she has debuted for many years and knows everything about the entertainment industry.

Putting down your dignity in front of big shots is equivalent to finding brilliance in front of fans!

Barry Meyer's yacht is more than 10 years old, and according to connoisseur standards, yachts over 24 meters in length are considered superyachts, and the yacht in front of you is more than 50 meters long and three stories high.

As soon as Penelope Cruz boarded the yacht, he couldn't help but cover his mouth and exclaim, "Wow, this ship is so spectacular, it's like the Titanic!"

Don smiled dumbly, "Titanic, that's a giant ship, 900 feet!" (nearly 300 meters)

"Oh, is it?" exclaimed Penelope Cruz, who was obviously ill-insighted, "that's enough, it's so beautiful, how much fun it would be to party here?"

Don rolled his eyes, a little amused.

This Spanish girl is really simple and doesn't know how to pretend at all.

Barry Meyer and his wife appeared to greet him, he didn't expect Donn to be so bold and bring his lover directly over on such a formal occasion.

"Haha, Mr. Meyer, hello, oh, this is Mrs. Meyer, right? Your eyes remind me of my mother, so kind. Donn's clever words came as soon as he opened his mouth.

Mrs. Meyer immediately smiled, "It's a pity that my son is not as good as you. Oh, this pretty girl is your girlfriend...... Uh, that's beautiful!"

Don was not embarrassed either, and introduced with a smile, "Her name is Penelope Cruz, and she is a Spanish actor. ”

Penelope Cruz quickly stretched out his slender hand and greeted him respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Meyer." Nice to meet you, Mrs. Meyer. ”

Barry Meyer smiled slightly, which was a response, and he was in no mood to pay attention to this Hollywood actress, even if she was suffocatingly beautiful.

"By the way, Michael is here early, right?"

"Hehe, yes, when it comes to cooperation, we've finalized some agreements, just waiting for your opinion. ”

When it comes to investing in platters, Barry Meyer is more enthusiastic than anyone else.

Now, Warner Bros. chairman Terry Semel is leaving for Yahoo, with Barry Mayer and Alan Horn as strong contenders for the succession.

Barry Meyer's weakness is that he is the CEO and does not usually involve film content. If he can do the "platter investment" business, lay the most solid foundation for the film business, and make up for his shortcomings, then he will undoubtedly become the next chairman and CEO!

Therefore, Barry Meyer was very urgent, frequently courteous, and even invited Donn and Michael Ovitz to his private yacht for a family dinner with the highest courtesy.

Don waved his hand and said with a smile: "Michael is the chairman and executive officer of Legendary Pictures, and I believe in him in the details of the cooperation!"

Barry Meyer's eyes lit up.

He just had a chat with Michael Ovitz for a while, it was very pleasant, both sides wanted to reach cooperation, the negotiation was naturally easy, it couldn't even be called a negotiation, it was just a friendly conversation, and a lot of agreements were settled.

Barry Meyer thought that Michael Ovitz was playing white face and Don was playing red face, but he didn't expect that Don was more atmospheric and bold than Michael Ovitz!

Great things can be done!

Even the scheming Barry Meyer, at this time, showed a little excitement on his face.

"Don't worry, Don't worry, as long as the cooperation goes well, Donn Pictures will always be under the protection of Warner!" Barry Mayer assured.

Don was disdainful.

Warner is almost too busy to take care of himself, and this guy is not afraid to flash his waist with his bragging cowhide!

"Thank you so much, hehe, but...... Mr. Meyer, I have two more small requests that I hope you will agree to both. Don looked casual, but his tone was very firm.

Barry Meyer glanced at him, "If I can agree, I will be satisfied!"

Don put his arms around the young girl beside him and said with a smile: "Mr. Meyer, Penny has been in Hollywood for a few years, but she has never met a suitable opportunity. If the plan for the platter investment can be negotiated, I hope Penny will be involved in two of the films, the heroine!"

Penelope Cruz's delicate face instantly flushed with happiness, her eyes entangled, and her eyes sparkled.

She thought that Don En brought herself over to support him.

After all, men like to bring beautiful women to important occasions.

Unexpectedly, Don actually mentioned her in the important cooperation between Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros., two big companies!

Surprised and delighted, this is definitely a great honor!

Penelope Cruz and Donn have been dating for more than a month, and he has not said anything about arranging a movie role for her. She didn't complain, and accompanied him intimately and warmly, but she didn't expect happiness to come so suddenly.

Barry Meyer is face is calm, he knows that Tang En has constant scandals, but his evaluation is high, and the actresses who have basically had scandals with him are full of praise for him, which can be seen from this incident.

He led the Don and his wife to the restaurant on the second floor of the yacht, where they could overlook the sea from a high vantage point.

Hearing Donne's words, he stopped, and finally officially looked at Penelope Cruz.

She wore a black shiny waist-cinching, low-cut evening dress, sexy, charming, and shining with Iberian style everywhere, very beautiful, very charming, and definitely met the standards of the vase role.

Barry Meyer smiled: "Miss Cruz is very good, and she is indeed suitable for playing the leading role!"

"Thank you...... Thank you, thank you!"

Penelope Cruz was a little incoherent with excitement.

Tang En quietly picked it in the palm of her hand, and said very casually: "One of the best heroines is a commercial production!"

Barry Meyer raised his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment, and immediately replied: "Yes!"

Penelope Cruz took a deep breath, his legs weakened a little with excitement, and he hugged Donn's arm tightly, wishing that the whole person would melt into his arms.

Donn, it's amazing!

In just a few words, she was given a heroine of a commercial production!

What Spider-Man, what Batman, all get out, at this moment in Penelope Cruz's heart, Don is her superhero!

Don nodded and said with satisfaction, "Mr. Meyer, thank you for your understanding. ”

Barry Meyer looked at him and said deeply: "Once the platter investment project is completed, Legendary Pictures will be Warner Bros.'s largest investment partner, even if it can't participate in the production of the film, but the right to supervise and advise will not be lacking." ”

This is another guarantee for him!

Tang En nodded faintly and quietly.

It seems that Barry Meyer is determined to win this project.

Very good!