Lionsgate is a strange existence in Hollywood.

As early as the beginning of its establishment, the big banker boss from Canada made a big promise to create a world in Hollywood. As soon as the company was set up, it began a series of acquisitions, won many small offset printing equipment and distributors in the United States, and even set up its own distribution department.

You know, this is something that Lucasfilm and DreamWorks can't think of, and even MGM has lost the ability to distribute independently.

So here's the problem?

With such an obvious land grabbing with the Big Six, how can Lionsgate survive in Hollywood?

Because of Hollywood's Revolution of the Century!

This is an opportunity.

Around the year 2000, Hollywood experienced years of turmoil.

The integration of Warner and AOL is taking care of itself; Columbia Pictures is trying to turn a profit and recover its vitality; Universal Pictures is in the midst of constant sales, restructuring, and management changes; Disney is in the second dangerous period in history, and even Roy Disney has launched a "Save Disney" campaign; Paramount's performance is getting worse and worse, and it is busy with the "revival of Paramount" plan, and the parent company Viacom is even more anxious; Twentieth Century Fox has fired Bill McNick, a meritorious veteran, and there is chaos inside......

It was during this turbulent period that DreamWorks had a few years of comfortable life, and Lionsgate also developed smoothly.

Including Tangen Pictures, it is also in this crack, back and forth, left and right, that they have the opportunity to grow.

Of course, even so, Lionsgate did not dare to confront the traditional forces of Hollywood, and could only focus on some evil and crooked movie themes.

B-grade film themes such as religion, horror, crime, and shoddy action movies.

The development is not bad, at least much better than DreamWorks.

With Lionsgate's business strategy, controversial films like "Fahrenheit 911" are their favorites. Lionsgate's owner is Canadian, and I'm afraid he doesn't care about Hollywood. ”

Barry Meyer analysed the results clearly.

This made Don nod secretly.

In the previous life, "Fahrenheit 911" was the North American distribution of Lionsgate.

Michael Eisner, who had been silent, opened his mouth and said coldly: "If you don't want to do it, you will never be able to do it!" Warner's style is really hypocritical and disgusting. ”

Barry Meyer smirked.

Don waved his hand and said disapprerovingly: "What would a Canadian do? Lionsgate's other major shareholder and the biggest support of his connections - John Malone!"

"John Malone......"

Barry Meyer picks the corner of his eye, the godfather of American cable TV!

Don said: "Don't worry, if it's just a Disney, old Malone may release the movie in order to make money, after all, his industry is a little far from Disney." However, with the addition of New Universal and Warner, it will be different, and the old Malone will not be so confused. ”

Barry Meyer became a bitter melon face.

John Malone's industry has little contact with Disney, and it has little to do with New Universal, but Warner is a big customer!

This is obviously Don teaming up with Michael Eisner, coercing Warner to come forward!

This is using me as a gunman!

Seeing that he was reluctant to agree, Tang En frowned and said unhappily: "Barry, don't forget, during the Oscars, the digital versions of the two films "The Last Samurai" and "Mystic River" were transmitted to the Internet, and I helped you maintain the justice of intellectual copyright! For this reason, I also specially asked Dolby Laboratories to develop a DVD encryption system! I have never turned over the old accounts of Ted Turner and Marvel Comics!"

This is a combination of grace and power!

Donn and Michael Eisner, both big bosses of media conglomerates, are tycoons on the same level as Time Warner's CEO Richard Parsons.

And he is only the CEO of Warner Bros., mainly responsible for the film business, and in terms of level, he can only be on the same level as Bill McNick of New Universal and Rich Ross of Disney.

There's a gap!

When I think about two years ago, as a newcomer, Don recommended his whimsical platter investment business to himself......

Ay!

Barry Meyer let out a long sigh and nodded with emotion, "Okay, John's side...... I'll inform. ”

Don and Michael Eisner glanced at each other faintly, and they both showed a hint of joy.

There is a sense that the treacherous scheme has succeeded.

Don smiled with satisfaction, and said meaningfully, "The third thing is much simpler. You know, whether it's the New York Times, or the Fahrenheit 911, there's a shadow of a person behind it. ”

"Harvey Weinstein?"

Barry Meyer's eyes widened, and he immediately thought of something, shocked, "You...... You're going to deal with Harvey, aren't you?"

Don blinked and looked at him strangely, "Can't you?"

"It's not. Barry Meyer lowered his voice, "I heard he ...... It's very politically related, and I donated a lot of money to this election......"

Don't your face immediately turn cold, "So, such a political speculator must be taken down! Hollywood is the world of Hollywood, not the territory of the White House! He wants to follow this crooked path, no! Don't you think that the Democratic Party will stand up for him, right? Don't worry, politicians are a bunch of bastards who eat people and don't spit out bones, and when they see that things are getting bigger, they may even add fuel to the fire in order to draw a clear line." ”

Barry Meyer gave Michael Eisner another cautious look.

It stands to reason......

Harvey Weinstein is his subordinate.

Just taken down?

What about Disney's decency?

Michael Eisner's worst dislike is dealing with politicians, followed by Wall Street shareholders, and he said in a deep voice: "I am completely in agreement with Donn on this point! Movies are movies, if you want to play with political power, you can go to both houses and the White House, but don't come to Hollywood!"

Barry Meyer was secretly amazed in his heart.

This Disney King is really domineering and ruthless!

Harvey Weinstein, who is definitely the number one person in the film industry, such a general, will give up when he says he will give up?

Sure enough, I heard Donn say: "You must have heard all about Harvey Weinstein's various acts, he is a criminal! Hollywood must not cover up such a person, it must be reported! It must be exposed!"

"Whistleblowing?"

Barry Meyer reacted immediately, and couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

This is the same thing that was used on Les Moonways and Bill Cosby, and then on Harvey Weinstein!

This is not abandonment at all, this is to sentence him to death!

This Don is too ruthless!

Harvey ...... He is not Bill Cosby, and his influence on the industry is even greater than that of Woody Allen. This thing...... I'm afraid it will cause turmoil, and the entire entertainment industry will be affected......"

Barry Meyer took a deep breath and said in fear.

Donn smiled: "I helped you once, and I tolerated you twice for Ted Turner and comics." It's not too much for you to do me three small favors, right?"

Barry Meyer is about to cry, can this be the same?

It's not a level at all, right?

First things first, get the New York Times!

God, that's one of the top three most influential newspapers in the United States!

The second thing is to get the Fahrenheit 911.

How much does it take to convince John Malone?

The third thing, which is even more terrifying, is to get Harvey Weinstein!

Who doesn't know that behind Harvey Weinstein is the Democratic Party?

This is going to turn the sky upside down!

It's a revolution!

How can you say yes?

Michael Eisner spoke coldly again, and sent out a sweet date, "Miramax has a subsidiary, you must know - Dimen Pictures." Royal Gate Pictures specializes in the production and distribution of horror and thriller films, and its performance in the past few years has been good. However, films with this kind of theme seriously deviate from Disney's values. Without Harvey Weinstein, there would be no need to exist anymore. ”

Barry Meyer's eyes lit up instantly, how could he still have the bitter look just now, his face showed a touch of ruddy, and he asked in surprise: "Are you willing to sell Dimen Pictures?"

Don't look at him pretending to be a grandson in front of the two big guys, but he is not stupid!

The value of Dimen Pictures is really too great!

It's even bigger than Miramax without Harvey Weinstein!

The films under Dimen Pictures include the "Scream" series, the "Murder Career" series, the "Ghost Chase" series, etc., as well as "Island Horror", "Sensory Game", "Hacker Pursuit" and other word-of-mouth masterpieces.

In addition, Dimen Pictures also bought out the North American rights of a large number of Hong Kong films, "Taiji Zhang Sanfeng", "Fang Shiyu", "Flying Eagle Project", "Smiling Proud Jianghu", "Police Story" and so on.

These Hong Kong films, which have two kung fu superstars, Jack Chan and Jet Lee, will have follow-up copyright income one after another, and even have the opportunity to be released in theaters and sell well!

In 2000, "Drunken Fist 2" was released in North America with a box office of $11.56 million, and in 2001, "Young Wong Fei Hung: The Iron Horse" was released in North America with a box office of $14.69 million......

Compared with these visible benefits, there is the most important point - talent!

Harvey Weinstein has made a name for himself in the independent film industry, and in addition to his own ability, he has also built an elite team, led by him and his younger brother Bob Weinstein.

If Disney takes Harvey Weinstein, will Bob Weinstein and his team be able to stay at Miramax?

It is very likely that he will leave Disney with Emperor Pictures!

You know, Harvey Weinstein is mainly responsible for Miramax's business, and the business of Timon Pictures...... It's Bob Weinstein in charge!

Dimen Pictures...... It's a good cake!(https:)

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