Chapter 225: One stop to buy everything
Michael Ovitz's words are about the truth that iron needs to be its own.
But Donn also realized a deeper meaning.
Disney broke the rules of the market and viciously suppressed Towne Pictures. The reason why the other five companies tolerate it is because suppressing Down Down Pictures will bring them more benefits than a slight disruption of market rules.
If a healthy Donn Pictures can give them more benefits, will they still acquiesce to Disney's behavior?
Never!
They will definitely join forces and sanction Disney!
Don gave Michael Ovitz a deep look and secretly admired.
Sure enough, he is a big man who has been in Hollywood for more than 20 years, and his vision and insight are just not ordinary. Such an in-depth analysis is definitely clearer than that of West Cotton and Bill McNick.
Now, Don En has completely figured out the current situation of Tang En Pictures, which is even worse than imagined!
Don was in a good mood, though.
To solve the problem, you must first figure out what went wrong. If you can't even figure out what the problem is, and you boldly propose a solution, it will only be a mess.
Michael Ovitz glanced at Don, and saw that a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he was slightly stunned in surprise, "Donn, it's the first time I've seen such a strange young man as you." ”
"Strange?" Don smiled slightly, "When the Normandy landings were made in Normandy, the wind was strong and the waves were fierce, and the generals were worried that the landing would fail. General Eisenhower, however, was pleased, believing that this was the best environment for the landing. Because of this difficult landing condition, it was when the German defense was most lax. ”
Michael Ovitz pouted.
Eisenhower?
That's the commander-in-chief of the Allied forces, a five-star general, and the president of the United States!
This Don is really not small!
But on second thought, it's not too much.
In Hollywood, Donn's history is very similar to Eisenhower's, both of which have carved out a path to success from controversy and squeezing.
Maybe...... The future of Donn may really become a Hollywood ...... President!
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After playing, take a shower.
Donn and Penelope Cruz walked to the same bathroom.
At this time, there is no time limit outside, how can Tang En bear it in the face of such a bewitching peerless stunner?
For a time, Wu Yun Chu rained, and the bees were crazy.
Wheezing and pounding, a fierce symphony was played in the bathroom.
When Donn got dressed and came out, he saw Michael Ovitz pacing around the VIP room with his mobile phone, his face a little anxious.
Soon, he hung up the phone, sighed, and glanced behind Donne, "Where's Penny?"
Don didn't hide it, "She's still getting dressed." ”
The two of them took a shower in the same bathroom, and for so long, it didn't take any thought to know what the two had done in it. Compared to the young Donn, Michael Owitz is a veteran driver, and he must be used to this kind of thing.
Sure enough, Michael Ovitz's face was as usual, and he sighed: "Penny's career in Hollywood is not going well." Even in order to live, she often has to go back to Spain to film. ”
"I can help her. Don blinked, thinking of something, "The call just now...... Is it also a company business?"
Michael Ovitz nodded, "The environment in Hollywood has changed a lot from 20 years ago, and starting a business at this time is no better than when CAA was created." ”
Don hesitated for a moment, but still said bluntly: "Michael, Hollywood now has 5 big brokerage companies, and this market is close to saturation. ”
"How could I not understand?" Michael Ovitz shook his head, "I'm just not reconciled, the entertainment industry is my favorite place, and I don't want to leave." ”
Don half-jokingly said, "You can't leave, I still have to rely on you to help balance Disney." ”
Michael Ovitz waved his hand, "You can rest assured, I will never leave Hollywood unless it is the last minute! ”
"Yes, but I'm curious. Don stared at him, "Back then, you led CAA to create an integrated 'packaged' service, which successfully broke new ground. Do you have any entrepreneurial ideas for AMG now? If it is still the packaged service of the past, I think everyone prefers to cooperate with CAA. ”
"Entrepreneurial idea?" said Michael Ovitz with a bit of pride and confidence on his face, "This time, I have a bigger plan!"
Donn was intrigued, "Can you tell me?"
Michael Ovitz hesitated a little and sighed, "Forget it, if you can't even dig up big-name stars and excellent agents, no matter how great an idea is, it's all in the air." The foundation, the current AMG, lacks the foundation!"
Don smiled: "Isn't it me, I'm not a big name enough?"
"Of course you're big enough, but ...... You alone can't afford a large brokerage firm. What's more, the relationship between AMG and Disney is like fire and water, and without such a huge resource channel, the attraction is much weaker. ”
Michael Ovitz is well aware of the dilemma that AMG is facing right now.
In his previous life, Michael Ovitz was not able to solve this problem, although he was in the chest, but it was difficult for a good woman to cook without rice!
Finally, in 2001, Michael Ovitz quit AMG, and the brokerage company was quickly drowned in the brokerage wave.
Michael Ovitz, who is only 54 years old this year, is at the peak of a man's energy, experience, and ability balance.
This quits the entertainment industry at this time, and I have to say that this is a big loss for Hollywood.
And Don is still waiting to rely on him to help complete the huge operation of acquiring Universal Pictures.
In the '90s, Michael Ovitz had two deals around the world, first selling Panasonic and then Seagram, and he gained plenty of experience.
So, no matter what, Don has to help Michael Ovitz get through the storm and stay in Hollywood!
"Tell me, maybe I can help you a little?"
Don knows that at this time, helping others is helping himself.
Michael Eisner was silent for a long time before he said slowly: "CAA's integrated packaging service was founded by me and a few partners. Now, I have an idea to upgrade this integrated packaged service and go one step further to provide a 'one-stop purchase' service!"
"What do you say?"
"The integrated package service will provide customers with all crew members including actors, directors, cameramen, editors, etc. And the one-stop purchase service, on this basis, will provide the service of filling the vacant investment!"
"Huh?"
Surprised, Don was dumbfounded.
Even though he had the "well-informed" experience of his previous life, Michael Ovitz's creative thinking still made him feel a little shocked.
Sure enough, it's a big cow, and the ambition is big!
If Michael Ovitz's vision can be realized, then CAA, MA, ICM, UTA and other brokerage companies will all collapse or be forced to transform.
The "fill the gap" service he provides is so attractive!
Hollywood film companies have a lot of influence, but it takes a long time for the funds to be withdrawn from the film, which will lead to a tight capital chain. Even the dignified Twentieth Century Fox almost sold the distribution rights of "Titanic" to Paramount because of a budget of tens of millions.
Therefore, attracting investment and making up the budget for movies is the most important thing for many film companies.
In many movies, if an actor can successfully attract investment, then he can play the leading role and also serve as a producer.
The most typical example is "Fast and Furious", Vin Diesel brought investment to the producer, and he starred in the entire series, successfully from a nobody to a Hollywood star.
If Michael Ovitz can really create this "one-stop-shop" service model, there is no doubt that he will be back to glory and the top of Hollywood!
At this time, Penelope Cruz was already dressed, wearing a white pleated skirt like a Greek goddess, which set off her extremely beautiful and beautiful.
In particular, there is a touch of blush on the face that has not faded after the aftertaste, adding a bit of charming and glamorous enchanting style.
"Wow, Penny, you're so beautiful!"
Don quickly stood up, opened his arms, and hugged her.
This Spanish girl is really hot and charming, and her proud figure is convex and backward, which brings him intoxicating enjoyment, which is not the same as Charlize Theron's feeling, as if there is an exotic style.
Penelope Cruz came to him, leaned into Donne's arms, and whispered in his ear, "You are so powerful, my legs are weak, you have to hold me." ”
Without a doubt, this is the most pleasant compliment for a man.
Tang En couldn't help but smile and said in a low voice, "Where is this? Come home with me in a while, and we'll fight for another three hundred rounds!"
"Three hundred?" Penelope Cruz glanced at him with shame, biting his red lip with a seductive look, "You were almost three thousand just now!"
Don finally couldn't help it and burst out laughing.
Holding Penelope Cruz's soft waist tightly with one hand, he turned around and said casually: "Michael, about work, let's find time to talk about it in detail tomorrow." I think your 'one-stop shopping' idea is very promising, but the development model needs to be changed. ”
Michael Ovitz was a little surprised.
This kid is really fake? I just casually mentioned the "one-stop purchase" service, and he fell in love with it, and thought it was very promising? It can't be a deliberate good thing, right?
Don ignored his surprise, put his arms around Penelope Cruz, hummed a ditty, and walked away.