Michael Ovitz really didn't disappoint Donn, and the next day, he came to Donn's office in person with a document.

Although he has resigned as chairman of AMG's agency, he is still the majority shareholder, and Donn's director's agency is at AMG.

What's more, he and Don are good partners, even if it is a little help in obligation, it is a matter of course.

So Michael Ovitz didn't shirk it.

The person he introduced does have a lot of background, Chris Albrecett, the current CEO and director of HBO TV.

The chairman and CEO of HBO is Jeff Bickers, who has been at the helm of Time Warner since 2006.

Warner Bros. President Alan Horn was suppressed because he didn't like to shoot his ass, which led him to leave Warner and go to Disney, and then created Disney's movie kingdom.

From Marvel Studios, to Lucasfilm, to Fox Studios, Disney films, under the leadership of Alan Horn, have almost dominated half of Hollywood's market share.

The same is true of Chris Albrecett, the current HBO director, who is 45 years old and at the height of a man's energy and ability to work.

He has been with HBO for more than 20 years, serving as Director and CEO since 1997 and has contributed significantly to HBO's transformation.

In particular, he is a staunch promoter of self-made dramas, and he single-handedly promoted HBO's early classic series.

Although HBO TV network has many channels, HBO TV, as the core channel, has a close relationship with the glory of its birth.

It can even be said that HBO's later glory really does not have much to do with the current chairman of HBO TV network, Jeff Bicks, because he was promoted to Time Warner's entertainment and networking company in 2002 as chairman and CEO.

However, power is power!

Chris Albrecht has a paranoid personality, he is like Alan Horn and does not like to please Jeff Bickers as a boss, resulting in a long period of suppression at work.

Finally, Chris Albrecht couldn't take it anymore and decided to jump ship, and he went to IMG Entertainment, a new film company, as chairman of the board and CEO, in an attempt to build his own sphere of influence.

It's just a pity that movies are not the same as television.

Chris Albrect is a top elite in the TV industry, but the film industry is a circle where connections outweigh strength, he has been at the helm of IMG Entertainment for 3 years, but he has not come up with enough performance, and in the end, he decided to return to the TV industry!

That was in January 2010.

The TV station he chose this time was Starz TV Network!

Returning to the TV industry, Chris Albrecht continued to insist on the output of self-made dramas, changing the tradition of STA TV networks in the past to survive by buying films, and produced a series of excellent classic American dramas.

Among them is the famous "Spartacus"!

This strategy alone has allowed Starz TV network to change its decline and sit firmly on the throne of the third largest professional cable network in North America.

The first is HBO, and the second is SHO, both of which are television networks backed by large media groups, and there is no comparison at all.

Tang En looked at this person's information, and the corners of his mouth hooked slightly, a little funny.

Is this the cycle of history?

Because of the appearance of Donne, the entertainment industry has changed a lot.

Chris Albrecht has received a new offer, but it is the fatalistic Starz television network......

Michael Ovitz saw Donn's strange look and explained, "Chris is on HBO...... It's not going well, but I'm sure he'll be able to work well with you if he comes to STA. ”

"Oh?

"Quite simply, because Band of Brothers is a crazy TV series, and yet Chris has been pushing HBO to get involved and co-develop with Spielberg. You'll find out what happened next...... The HBO network put forward a tough set of conditions, and Spielberg chose to work with you. ”

Tang En smiled: "That's really fate! It's so decided, I'm very optimistic about this person!"

"Is this decided?" Michael Ovitz was a little surprised, always feeling that Donn was a little absent-minded and understated when making major decisions.

"It's decided!" Don waved his hand, "When will he be able to come to STA at the earliest?"

Michael Ovitz said: "The handover of work is more complicated and the quickest...... It's August, too. ”

Tang En said loudly: "It's just right, when the time comes, I will hand over the copyright of "Band of Brothers" to him, which can be regarded as a congratulatory gift for his new position!"

Michael Ovitz shook his head secretly, this Don is getting more and more like a big man.

Many times, with his thinking, he can't understand Donn's decision at all, "Band of Brothers" invested as much as $120 million, and the TV rights in North America ...... The price is definitely more exaggerated than "Spider-Man", at least $50 million!

Of course, a TV series is different from a movie.

The copyright of TV series is usually signed with a buyout agreement, but this is enough.

With the current strength of the Starz TV network, it can't make $50 million a year!

Although Don is young, this courage makes Michael Ovitz secretly admire.

"By the way, Wall Street...... As I said, as you might expect, they are interested in investing in Legendary Pictures, even if they don't have voting rights. ”

Don smiled knowingly, "Of course, the nature of capital is to drive profits! Now that the state has cut taxes greatly, Hollywood is the paradise of capital!"

"But......" Michael Ovitz paused, "if you accept this $500 million investment, your stake will be severely diluted." ”

"How much?"

"Less than 15 percent. ”

"What about you?"

"About 18 percent. ”

Michael Ovitz is the manager of Legendary Pictures, and although he didn't invest as much as Towne at the beginning, he still owns an additional 5% of the management shares.

"How many votes will we have?"

"More than 60 percent. ”

"That's good!"

Tang En nodded, and waved his hand, "I don't care about the number of shares at all, what I care about is the rise of this industry! Michael, I think you have seen clearly, platter investment is a capital supplement to Hollywood, I hope that the future of Hollywood will develop more healthily." ”

Michael Ovitz said: "With this financing, Legendary Pictures' needs in terms of capital are basically enough, and they can make profits and losses independently in the future." If there is an opportunity, it can be sought to go public in the future. ”

To put it bluntly, it is to curry favor with Don and give him a chance to cash out.

Don smiled, unimpressed.

He has never looked at the revenue of Legendary Pictures, and there are too many ways to make money.

What he values is the status and power that Legendary Pictures brings him!

……

Entering May, the first commercial blockbuster of the summer file is officially coming - Universal Pictures' "The Mummy Returns"!

Donn attended the premiere, and Ron Meyer, chairman and CEO of Universal Pictures, personally hosted him and introduced him to several of the main creative staff of the crew.

Producer Sean Daniel, director Stephen Sommers, actor Brandon Fraser......

Well, Donn is not interested at all.

The series "The Mummy", with thrillers, adventures, fantasy, and action, was originally a very good idea, but these few almost ruined the series with only two films, which can be said to be superb.

Especially the male number one Brandon Frazier, this guy is completely stupid, he has no good looks, no acting skills, and can only play a small role in a TV series, but he didn't expect to be selected to play the leading role in a commercial blockbuster, which is really incomprehensible.

When Tang En shook hands with these people, his expression was indifferent, and he didn't talk much, at most three sentences per person, all of which were correct nonsense and had no nutrition.

But in Ron Meyer's view, there is a different feeling.

Now Tang En's aura is getting more and more sufficient, and he is becoming more and more like a big man.

"I just don't know what happens in front of beautiful women......" Ron Meyer stood beside Done, secretly speculating, and then said with a smile, "Done, this is our beautiful heroine Rachel, Rachel Weisz, a good British actress." ”

Don looked at the graceful, bold and hot British beauty in front of him, smiled slightly, and shook hands with her, "Hello, Rachel, it's nice to meet you." ”

Rachel Weisz was wearing a silver-gray gown and quickly shook hands with him, "Mr. Walker, I adore you so much, I like your movies!"

"Thank you. ”

Listening to Donne's formulaic answer, Rachel Weisz was not satisfied, hesitated for a moment, suddenly leaned forward, and whispered quickly in Donn's ear: "My kung fu in bed is superb!"

When he retracted his body, his face was already as radiant as water.

Tang En remained silent and smiled slightly, as if he hadn't heard it, "There is a chance to cooperate." ”

Then he turned his gaze to the next person, very interested, and even went to shake his hand, "This is Mr. Dwayne Johnson, right?"

Ron Meyer was stunned for a moment, a little surprised by Donn's incomprehensible style, Rachel Weisz's small movements just now must have been boring.

On the other side, Dwayne Johnson had already stretched out his hands excitedly, and his burly and majestic body bowed down, humble and respectful, "Mr. Walker, I didn't expect you to know my name." ”

Don shook hands with him and said with a smile: "I support you to change careers, compared to the stage of wrestling, Hollywood has more room for development!"

"Mr. Walker, I ......"

"Don't get excited, hehe, pay your sweat in the ring, I promise you, Hollywood will give you more!"

"Thank you!

"The Mummy Returns" is just Dwayne Johnson's first film, but he didn't expect to receive high-profile praise from a big name like Don Walker at the premiere.

Really flattered.

Donn nodded, and said meaningfully: "Of course, the water in Hollywood is very deep, and many times, you have to face a dilemma. I hope you can choose the right direction at the critical moment. ”

Dwayne Johnson patted his chest and said loudly, "Sir, I will always be your supporter!"

Don smiled slightly.

He's a smart guy!