This year's Oscars are relatively bland, lacking blockbusters like 、、、, except for those directed by Sam Mendes, the other films participating in the competition are all sub-heavyweights.

Therefore, this year's Oscars are destined to be infinitely beautiful.

It's a film produced by DreamWorks and distributed worldwide, so when it came to receive the Best Picture award, it was the two producers from DreamWorks Productions who took the stage to accept the award.

The real heart of the movie, the soul character, screenwriter, and producer Alan Bauer missed the stage.

Alan Ball is the epitome of a writer-turned-screenwriter and then a screenwriter-turned-producer. This type of producer usually prefers literature and art and pursues complex human nature, while the film market tends to be more and more entertaining.

So Alan Ball, who was snubbed in the film industry, switched to the TV industry, joined HBO, launched two series one after another, and participated in the behind-the-scenes planning of many dramas, and is the yellow and violent soul of HBO.

However, later, the scale and sharpness of the subject matter were too big for HBO to accept, and they were thrown directly to the sister channel Cinemax, which is a channel that can directly push adult films.

However, in 2000, when the scale of American dramas is still a little restrained, Alan Bauer is definitely a god!

The director is Sam Mendes, and Don and Alan Ball co-serve as producers, so there are some friendships.

Since Don is interested in participating in the production, Tang Pictures is naturally indispensable to the TV production department.

Alan Ball is Donn's first choice.

At the subsequent Oscar reception, Don came to the crew, laughed and greeted everyone, and said to Sam Mendes: "Is it possible to win another award in May?"

Sam Mendes laughed, "I don't count!"

Tang Enruo said meaningfully: "I have inquired clearly, the chairman of the jury of this year's Cannes Film Festival is an old friend of Hollywood, Luc Besson. ”

"Luc Besson?" Alan Bauer glanced deeply at Natalie beside Donn.

This kind of topic, everyone clicks to the end, after all, it is a public occasion, Don changed the topic, "Allen, what are your plans next?"

Alan Bauer sighed, "To be honest, I've written nearly a hundred screenplays, and only made movies. ”

"What do you mean?"

"I'm going to write a TV series. ”

Don's heart jumped, and sure enough, it came!

Sam Mendes felt very sorry, "Alan, you can't do this, movies are your future!"

Alan Bauer shook his head, "Producers and directors are different, literary film directors can be respected as artists, but what is a literary film producer? Even when they receive awards, they are all investors on stage." ”

Sam Mendes opened his mouth, and there was really nothing to say.

He received a $1.2 million director's salary and Alan Ball's production salary was only $200,000, which is too far behind.

Don blinked and stared at him, "Alan, will you still choose to work with Donn Pictures?"

"Don Pictures? I'm sorry, Don Ann, I'm afraid you didn't understand what I mean, and next, I'm going to make a TV series. Alan Bauer looked a little gloomy, like a loser.

Tang En said: "So what? Honestly, Allen, Tang En Pictures intends to set up its own TV production department, and the position of director may not be available, and the position of deputy director is absolutely no problem." ”

Alan Bauer was stunned for a moment, staring at Donn, a little stunned.

……

Bill McNick is already clear about Donn's ambitions.

In a short period of time, Towne Pictures has successively established its subsidiary, Rage Pictures, and set up its own TV production department, which marks that Towne Pictures is no longer satisfied with a small film company, but is developing towards a multi-channel and comprehensive development of media companies.

Down Pictures must also have its own TV channel.

It is too unrealistic to create your own television network, and it took nearly 20 years to create the Fox television network with the strength of News Corporation.

With Done's character, he definitely can't wait.

Acquisition has become the only choice for Down Pictures!

Public wireless television, Don can't afford it, and the target can only be placed on cable television.

There are two types of cable TV stations in the United States: basic cable TV stations and professional cable TV stations.

The main profit model of basic cable TV stations is "family subscription fee + interstitial advertising fee + drama DVD sales", mainly including TNT, FX, AMC, Disney Channel, MTV, etc.

Professional cable TV stations, which do not broadcast any commercials, rely mainly on household subscription fees and the sale of DVDs and videotapes, mainly including HBO, shotime, cinemax, etc.

The two different revenue models determine that the two TV stations are oriented to different viewing groups. The basic cable TV station has a low subscription fee and higher ratings, which leads to the fact that the dramas broadcast must be of moderate scale, and there can be no too many inappropriate shots for children.

At the same time, high ratings mean high revenue and high market capitalization!

Professional cable TV stations require special set-top boxes to access, and the content is encrypted and strictly controlled, so the scale is extremely large, and there are even some super-large channels, such as Playboy's Spice and Vivid.

Under such conditions, it is destined that professional cable TV stations will not have too high ratings, low revenue, and low market value, which is suitable for Tangen Pictures.

Of course, a famous TV station like HBO, which is famous all over the world for its high-quality dramas, even if its revenue is not high, has a high profit margin and its market value is no worse than that of a basic cable TV station.

The only person familiar with the entire downfield of Downpictures is Bill McNick, who led Twentieth Century Fox, which includes the Fox Network.

Under Bill McNick's leadership, in particular, the Fox network has grown exponentially.

Bill McNick's advice was to hold off the acquisition and instead reach a strategic partnership with a professional cable television station.

Towne Pictures is now weak, and it is not suitable to spread the stall too quickly, so it is better to focus on one area.

Of course, Don didn't agree, he didn't start early, and if it was a little later, he wouldn't even have a chance to drink soup.

The project is about to start, and once the series is released and is a huge success, it will give HBO, which is still dazed, a direction for the future.

Big-scale high-quality American dramas have been launched one after another, and HBO will dominate the entire cable TV market, soaring to the sky, accounting for 90% of the market share!

If Don starts late, where will he have room for expansion in the future?

"No, we have to start as soon as possible! Bill, this task is entrusted to you, within this year, I will complete the acquisition of a professional cable television station!"

Done's attitude was very resolute, "Bill, it's a series I'm very optimistic about. If nothing else, Spielberg will definitely choose to cooperate with us and shoot. When the time comes...... I hope to get the North American TV rights!"

Bill McNick was silent for a moment and sighed, "Donn, shouldn't you be cautious?"

Tang En said angrily: "Bill, you are good at everything, but you are too careful! This is Don Pictures, not Twentieth Century Fox! There is no board of directors here, only me, the boss, what are you afraid of?"

Bill McNick's face was dark and he was in a bad mood, "I just don't want you to bring the company down." ”

"I'm sorry, Bill, but I was a little off-targeted. Donn waved his hand, "Bill, you know, I don't make decisions lightly, areas I don't know, or situations I don't understand, it's all up to you. The reason why I dare to make up my mind is because my decision is in the best interests of the company at the moment!"

Bill McNick pondered for a long time and sighed, "Okay, DreamWorks, I'll contact you and promise to pull this project over, and as for your plan to buy cable TV stations, I will implement it as soon as possible." ”

Don finally smiled, "Bill, that's right, we work together sincerely, why don't you succeed?"

Bill McNick was not crushed by Donn's sugar-coated cannonballs, and admonished: "Donn, there is one thing I must say again, Donn Pictures can't get a penny out now, and there must be more money injection!"

"I know, don't worry, within half a month, the funds will be guaranteed to arrive!" Don was full of confidence.

Bill McNick glanced at him, "I'm curious, where did you get so much money? Buying a TV station, even if it's a professional cable TV station, costs hundreds of millions of dollars!"

"As I said, I'll solve the problem of funding, Bill, you just need to pay attention to Don Pictures. "Donn's highly leveraged, large-scale shorting of the stock market is a taboo topic in any country, and he can't say much.

Bill McNick shrugged, "Well, the company is facing a serious funding gap right now anyway. Excluding the $100 million debt, waiting for the funds to be approved, at least $100 million. Also, the principal of the TV station's acquisition...... Oh, by the way, Jamie's new film is also about to be approved. ”

"James Cameron?" Donn looked shocked, "Are you sure? this time, he won't delay any longer, right?"

Bill McNick shook his head, "The script is on my desk, I'll send a secretary to bring it to you in a moment." Screenplay...... It's exciting, but I'm afraid the budget for the movie is not low. What James meant was that if we had financial difficulties, he would find a big company to work with, and he didn't want to worry about funding during the filming process. After all, he made a bad impression. ”

"It's okay!"

Don waved his hand, "He's our old friend." Whether it's a personal relationship, or a business affair, there's no reason why we shouldn't invest in James' films!"

"This investment ...... I'm afraid it's not less than $200 million!"

"Haha!"

Don laughed and was full of spirits, "As long as he dares to open his mouth, I dare to give it! Bill, I said it, money is never a problem!"