On January 23, 2000, it was the award dinner of the 57th Golden Globe Awards.

As a young man, Don must participate in awards ceremonies similar to the Golden Globe Awards and Oscars unless there are special circumstances. In addition, you must not leave the impression of unruliness on the judges, you must be humble and polite, and let everyone have a sense of appropriateness.

On January 20th, Donn flew back to California, and the first news he heard was not a vigorous discussion of the Golden Globes, but a sensational personnel change in the circle.

At this year's 20th Century Fox 2nd Shareholders General Meeting, Chairman of the Board and CEO Bill McNick was officially removed!

Tom Rothman got his wish and took control of Fox.

Hearing this, Donn was silent for a long time, and told the secretary that he was going to have a banquet for Bill McNick.

Bill McNick turned down the invitation, knowing that Don had something to say, and went straight to Don Pictures.

Seeing Ella Fisher's busy appearance, Bill McNick raised his eyebrows, "Changed secretaries?"

"No, Reese is busy making movies, and Ella is also an actress. ”

"It's beautiful. ”

Don smiled dumbly, "Bill, you're still in the mood to pay attention to these, it seems that your mood is not as bad as you think." ”

Bill McNick sighed and waved his hand, "I expected it at the beginning of the year, and I was mentally prepared for it. ”

Don frowned, and asked pretending not to know, "Bill, why is this? Even if you lose money, how much profit have you made for Fox over the years?"

"yes, since I left Disney in '94 and came to Twentieth Century Fox, it's been a lot of success. Bill McNick shook his head with a gloomy expression, "Isn't that what managers do? When they make money, the shareholders are happy, they continue to work, and when they lose money, the shareholders get angry and leave." ”

"It's just one, is it that serious?"

"It's just one reason, mainly because Fox Film's performance last year was too bad. The movie produced by Fox is the best at the box office, ranking only 24th in the year, and it is ......"

Bill McNick shook his head.

Of course, Don understood the reason, so he could only pretend to be stupid, "Why? Isn't it me? The global box office is 1.1 billion US dollars! The North American box office is 210 million US dollars, and the North American box office is the fourth largest in the year! This performance is not bad." ”

Bill McNick stared at Donn deeply, found him dazed, and paused, "News Corp. is the controlling owner of Twentieth Century Fox, and the original division of power between me and Tom Rothman was that I was in charge of the original project, and he was in charge of the series of films. So、、He is responsible for such a series. Whereas...... I didn't get the distribution rights either. ”

"Ahh

Tang En was taken aback, his face changed, and he said angrily: "Then why didn't you say it at the beginning? Bill, with our friendship, when you say something, I will definitely hand over the distribution rights to you!"

Bill McNick also smiled bitterly.

At the beginning, he was too ambitious, and his focus was on some A-level productions. I didn't expect that a comedy with an investment of $18 million would be able to influence the future pattern of Fox's top management!

If it had been expected, Bill McNick would certainly not have let go of the distribution rights.

This is the original vision, too high and too proud.

"It's all gone, so there's no need to talk about it. Bill McNick let out a long sigh and waved his hand, "And Tom Rothman has helped you a lot, and in exchange for benefits, it is also in the interests of Donn Pictures." ”

Don En looked serious, "Bill, you're wrong, I value righteousness more than profit! If it weren't for the director you appointed me to, I would never have achieved what I am today." ”

Bill McNick's face was ruddy, and a little pride emerged.

Without a doubt, this is enough to be the greatest achievement of his life!

No matter how successful Tang En is in the future, he will inevitably have the shadow of Bole behind him.

"Forget it, don't talk about those things. Bill McNick changed the subject, "We only paid lip service to the distribution rights, and I didn't expect this to happen. Seeing that the propaganda period is approaching, you have to hurry up the negotiations, and the conditions should not be too bad. ”

"And Tom Rothman?" Donn frowned.

Bill McNick said: "You have some old grudges in the past, but it doesn't matter, Tom can't be rash in this kind of thing, your movie, no film company will refuse, and neither will he!"

"No, no, Bill, you're mistaken. Don shook his head repeatedly, "Bill, Tom Rothman squeezed you away, he took your place, don't you want revenge?"

"Revenge?"

Bill McNick smiled wryly.

He has no power now, he is just an ordinary producer, how can he compare with the big butler of Twentieth Century Fox?

There is a weak heart!

"Bill, I can help you!" Don looked at him with a burning eye.

"How can you help me?"

Bill McNick is not questioning Done's ability, but with the current strength of Donn Films, he can't compete with Fox at all.

Tang En stomped up Erlang's legs, took a sip of coffee, and said meaningfully, "Bill, you say...... If you just leave and Twentieth Century Fox loses its partner in Donn Pictures, will Tom Rothman's life be okay?"

"What?"

Bill McNick didn't expect Donn to make such an outrageous suggestion, and was stunned.

"Bill, I'm a man who thinks I'm dead. If someone is kind to me, then I will be doubly good to him; if anyone plays yin on me behind my back, then I will definitely not let him go! It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge in ten years!"

Don suddenly sat up straight, his voice dark, "Ever since I started shooting, Tom Rothman has been hacking me behind my back. Even if it was issued, we had a happy cooperation, but it was a pure exchange of interests! My revenge has never been avenged!"

"Don ......"

Donn interrupted him, smirking, "Bill, it seems that we have a common enemy. ”

Bill McNick groaned for a long time, his flabby old face rarely showing a little emotion, and he muttered, "Don, you don't have to be like this. ”

Don shook his head firmly, "Bill, it's actually very simple, you're my friend. ”

"Twentieth Century Fox...... You can't afford to mess with it. Bill McNick shook his head and whispered.

Don smiled: "To be honest, I have provoked Disney now, and I will soon provoke a conflict with Warner Bros. One more Fox is not a big deal. ”

Bill McNick looked at Donn in amazement, as if he were looking at a monster.

Don had a relaxed expression, and slowly told Bill about the contradictions and disputes with Warner and Disney.

"In 1994, I left Disney with Jeffrey Katzenberg, who created the DreamWorks Animation Division, and I joined Fox. Since then, Disney's filmmaking has been in a slump, and you don't have to worry too much about that. Bill McNick paused for a moment and muttered for a long time, "Now Disney's main business is TV operations and TV channels, but Warner Bros. ...... I advise you that it is better to choose cooperation. ”

Don laughed and pointed to his chest, "Bill, I'm very ambitious!"

"Then you can't make enemies everywhere!"

"So I need a capable, prestigious, well-connected, influential elder to help me. ”

Don looked at him with a smile.

Bill McNick didn't react for a moment.

Donn smiled and asked, "Bill, where are you going to go after leaving Fawkes? You're not old enough to retire, are you?"

Bill McNick said lightly: "I can't keep up with my energy as a producer and preparing films like I did when I was younger. Maybe go to the academy and do some theoretical work on film. ”

Don understood.

It seems that he is going to follow the trend of history, enter the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and then rise all the way to become the chairman of the Oscar jury.

But Donn wanted to make a change, "You didn't think about changing companies?"

Bill McNick finally reacted and looked at Donn with wide eyes, "You...... You want me to join Down Pictures?"

Don laughed, "Bill, you've finally figured it out, haha!"

Bill McNick looked at Donn playfully, "Your ambition is really not small, do you think it's possible?"

"Why is it impossible?" Don En looked righteous and awe-inspiring, "It's true that Tang En Pictures can't compare to Twentieth Century Fox now, but we can fight." Bill, you were the director you appointed me to be, but now, what about your confidence in me?"

Bill McNick was silent for a long time, speechless for a long time.

He couldn't figure it out himself, and at the time of filming, he had amazing trust in Don, but after that, he ...... This trust is becoming less and less.

Until he missed the right to issue and lost the position of chairman and CEO of Fox.

This is, of course, the influence behind Donn's sunglasses system, but Bill doesn't know.

He only knew that it was Don's appearance that saved his precarious position with great success.

Later, because he neglected Don, he was fired.

"Trust Don and get everything!"

"If you don't trust Donn, you'll lose everything!"

Bill McNick's mind suddenly had such an illusion that surprised him.

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