Chapter 854: Criticism Meeting

A long conference table, 20 meters long.

Speak through a microphone.

The farthest faces, even a little blurred.

However, most of the guys in the distance are foils, supporting the field, and they have no right to speak.

These people sitting around Don are the real bosses of this meeting.

There's MPAA President Jack Valenty, there's Lei Shidong, there's Ted Turner, there's Michael Eisner, there's Howard Stringer, there's Tom Rothman......

Well, looking at it, most of them have some new and old hatreds with Don.

Old man Jack Valenty, who is in his 70s, is the host of this meeting, he has a charitable face, an easy-going attitude, and said with a smile: "Donn, everyone called you here this time, mainly to ask about Harvey Weinstein." You know, this incident has had a great negative impact on Hollywood, and media reports around the world are taking turns attacking Hollywood. This has dealt a big blow to the image of Hollywood, and will also seriously affect the country's cultural industry communication. ”

Jack Valenty still maintains a glamorous side, as if he is afraid that Don will be angry with him, and is trying to phrase it.

He was in his old age.

It's long gone that I didn't have the momentum I had when I was young.

He just wants to live his old age in peace, so he doesn't want to offend an emerging Hollywood force like Donn. In particular, the matter of "Fahrenheit 911" offended the White House, and he was already planning to submit his resignation.

Without power, it is even more necessary to rely on an old face and past feelings to enjoy comfort and happiness.

However, others are not so easy to talk to.

Especially Lei Shidong and Ted Turner, who were deeply offended by Donn, are veteran media tycoons.

Ted Turner said coldly: "Don, as far as I know, you were just a small studio assistant back then, eating cheap meals and living in the slums. All of this you are doing now comes from Hollywood, and it is Hollywood that has given you a new life! But how are you doing it? You are using Hollywood's decency to add glory to your own face! You are called ungrateful!"

This is a very serious statement.

The atmosphere is slightly condensed.

It seems that the temperature in this conference room has suddenly dropped a lot.

Many people on the fringe gasped.

Is it so ruthless?

The meeting has just begun, so the white knife in and the red knife out?

It's a never-ending story.

Don looked at him in amazement, as if he was at a loss: "Mr. Turner, aren't you in TV, Hollywood has something to do with you? If I'm not mistaken, this is the MPAA, not the FCC." ”

Ted Turner said angrily: "Warner Bros. is a member of the MPAA and has the oldest qualification!"

Don was even more strange, "Can you represent Warner Bros. Didn't you get into trouble and be dismissed from all positions by Time Warner? Could it be that you are the spokesperson for Barry Meyer today?"

As soon as these words came out, there was a faint low laugh in the conference room.

Barry Meyer doesn't even deserve to lift his shoes in front of Ted Turner.

However, Barry Meyer is the CEO of Warner Bros., but Ted Turner has been relieved of his position, and he is only the largest shareholder of Time Warner, without any real power.

In this sense, Ted Turner can only come to this meeting under the banner of Barry Mayer's "follower".

Ted Turner's face turned into a pig's liver, and he almost broke out in a gaffe.

He can be where he is today, isn't it because of Donn?

The MGM label was closed, apparently because of Done's decision, and the result was ...... The two who received the most reviled were Kirk Corkrian and Ted Turner.

It's like a backstabber.

In the end, Don dared to be publicly sarcastic on such an important occasion, and Ted Turner almost fought with him.

Lei Shidong suppressed the angry Ted Turner, stared at Tang En sitting opposite him with a gloomy expression, and said in a deep voice: "Don En, everyone came here today to have an explanation, not to listen to your tongue!"

"What's the saying?"

"Harvey Weinstein's business! Are you pretending to be confused?"

Don shrugged his shoulders and leaned back crookedly, looking like a hob, "Harvey Weinstein has used his authority to sexually assault more than a dozen actresses in the past twenty years, the evidence is conclusive, and the accusations are more than dozens. It's obviously a good thing that such an industry cancer has been exposed, but you all want to see the cancer continue to rot?"

"You know that's not what I said!"

"And what do you say?"

"Can sharp teeth solve the problem?"

"Slander won't solve the problem. ”

Don spread his hands, looking unconcerned.

Seeing that the situation was a little out of control and the two sides were about to quarrel, Jack Valenty hurriedly spoke, and Wen Yan explained: "Don, you misunderstood everyone. Harvey...... He deserved to have committed so many wrong things. But shouldn't you be more tactful in the way you deal with it? You know, the way you deal with this matter makes Hollywood very passive. ”

Don has always eaten soft rather than hard.

If you have something to say, it's good to say.

Like Ted Turner, he came up and ate gunpowder, and Don didn't bother to explain anything to him.

Luckily, Jack Valenty is a good lubricant.

Donn said, "On the contrary, I think my handling is very appropriate. Long-term pain is better than short-term pain! What is a cancer? A cancer is Hollywood's stubborn cancer disease! Conservative treatment of this kind of serious disease will not work, and a wave of scalpel action must be taken!"

Ted Turner sneered: "Sophistry! To put it bluntly, you still sacrifice the collective interests of Hollywood for the sake of your feminism and personal reputation." ”

"Personal fame? It's ridiculous!" Don replied politely, harshly, "I want personal fame, and I need this way?, my movies, mine, my records, my investments, my comics...... Which one hasn't accumulated prestige for me? I need to step on Hollywood decency? What a joke! This is the typical villain's heart and the belly of a gentleman!"

Jack Valenty had a little headache, and hurriedly said: "Ted didn't mean that, don't get excited......"

"Mr. Valenty, it's not my problem, everyone has heard it, he's just a slander with white teeth! In addition to bankrupting MGM, what else has he contributed to Hollywood? What about me? I have proposed platter investment, I have proposed the theory of blockbuster production, I have revived the dead comic book movie, I have revived the dead Hollywood market! Compared with me, you are also worthy?!"

Donn's words pierced Ted Turner's weakness.

Almost him off!

But in the eyes of industry insiders, there is really nothing wrong with these words. Except for the point that the words are not very particular and the tone is intense, in terms of content...... And not too much.

In the past few years, Donn has indeed made great contributions to the development of the entire Hollywood landscape.

If nothing else, the idea of "platter investment" alone is very constructive.

In addition to Legendary Pictures, there have been seven or eight companies focusing on "platter investment" in Hollywood, which has greatly solved the financing problems of major film companies.

Jack Valenty also nodded repeatedly, "Well, we all see your contribution to Hollywood, and we all thank you for your dedication to Hollywood over the years, but Harvey ......"

Before he could finish speaking, Don interrupted him again, he looked around at the Hollywood crowd in the distance of the long table, and said, "You must have heard of it, a few days ago, I gave a lecture at Seoul National University in South Korea about the production process of film and television special effects. Special effects movies are the main genre of commercial blockbusters at present. However, computer special effects is a new industry after all, and many peers in the industry do not know much about it, so they can only cross the river by feeling the stones, learning and shooting movies at the same time. I have told all my understanding of film and television special effects over the years, just to provide some ideas for colleagues in the industry to reduce the detours you take in film production. ”

At the mention of this stubble, the expressions of the Hollywood producers and directors in the distance became excited.

I have to say, this is indeed another big contribution!

George Lucas also said excitedly: "I have read the transcript of the speech, it is very wonderful and very accurate. Being able to summarize such a mature assembly line special effects industry is enough to show that Donne's understanding of special effects has far surpassed that of each of us. With this idea he provides, Hollywood ...... It will save at least $5 billion in groping costs!"

$5 billion?

Everyone was shocked!

Blow it?

Spielberg said in a timely manner: "Only high, not low." Since the special effects industry entered Hollywood in all directions, the production cost of movies has been extremely high. In 2000, Hollywood invested $7.75 billion in production and acquisition of films for distribution, and last year it surpassed $10 billion. Of these, 40% is special effects spending. If it weren't for Don's selfless understanding of the film and television special effects process, I think ...... It will take at least 2-3 years for Hollywood to find a mature and feasible standardized process. ”

First is the special effects god George Lucas, and then the special effects expert Steven Spielberg......

Even these two bigwigs of special effects movies in the industry are so complimentary, which shows how important Donn's speech in South Korea has on Hollywood!

"$5 Billion ......"

Jack Valenty muttered to himself, his face changing slightly.

That's an exaggeration, isn't it?

Stinked Harvey Weinstein did cause great damage to Hollywood's external image, and indirectly caused a great loss of profits.

However, Donn's hand ...... It directly fills the loophole of the lack of interests.

Even rich.

Jack Valenty has been at the helm of the MPAA for 38 years and has long since lived a human life.

His cloudy eyes glanced at Don deeply.

Now I finally understand where Done's confidence is.

Be prepared.

"Good, good boy!"

Jack Valenty smiled and praised Donn.

Other people in the industry also showed surprise on their faces, and there was a lot of admiration, looking at Tang En with praise in their eyes.

At this scene, Lei Shidong was a little dumbfounded.

Ted Turner almost slipped under the table.

It was supposed to be a good criticism meeting, but how could it become a commendation meeting for Done Walker in the blink of an eye?

No way!

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