At this stage, HBO has a greater influence than SHO, and has even developed an overseas market with a large layout.

However, Donn will be in awe of SHO and will not be so polite to HBO.

HBO TV Network is owned by Time Warner, and it can't hack STA TV Network, which is Donn's biggest confidence. As long as it is a normal market competition, this kind of completely spelling content field, Tang En is almost invincible.

What's more, HBO's name is too loud!

This is the future industry boss and world hegemon, and since Don has chosen to develop in the field of professional cable television, he will definitely snatch the resources and status that originally belonged to HBO.

In other words, STA and HBO, sooner or later there will be a fight!

As for Shotime, the second in the industry, you can continue to be Buddhist and continue to play with the leftovers of this market.

Now, HBO has made a decisive move, Don will definitely not be polite, and must fight back!

He has already thought about it, the means are very simple, and the bottom of the kettle is drawn!

"By the way, when will Chris Albrecht officially leave his job?"

Not satisfied with the abilities of Tony Granmore, the current head of the STA television network, Donn has already sent an offer to current HBO director Chris Albrect through Michael Ovitz's connections.

According to the feedback, the other party is very unhappy with his work within HBO, especially by Jeff Bicks, the CEO of the HBO television network, who is directly in charge.

And Chris Albrecht is a staunch promoter of self-made boutique dramas, but Jeff Bickers is stubborn and conservative, refusing to take risks and taking greater responsibility to shoot high-cost boutique dramas.

I received Done's invitation, and of course it was an instant hit!

Donn's investment in the content sector is almost the same as that of Hollywood.

Not only is it a big deal to shoot a movie, but it is also a lot of money to shoot a TV series!

Michael Ovitz said: "It should be the beginning of August, right? HBO has been in operation for decades, and the management is bureaucratic and bloated, and he is the director of HBO television, and he has a key position, and he needs to wait for the board of directors to elect a new director before leaving. ”

Don frowned, "He didn't sign a peer non-compete agreement, did he?"

Michael Ovitz laughs: "This kind of agreement is usually for shareholders, and it is agreed that shareholders cannot invest in competitors. And under the Business and Professions Code, most states do not recognize any contract that restricts a person from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or any type of business activity, except for work that is of a confidential nature. Television is different from R&D, there are no secrets. ”

Tang En nodded, snorted coldly, and waved his big hand, "That's easy to do!"

"Huh?"

"Michael, I don't know much about the law, but I remember...... According to the labor law, there is a one-month grace period for employees to leave their jobs, right?"

Michael Ovitz is an agent by training, and of course knows it well, "Yes, the employee can submit a resignation request, and the company can accept it at any time." If the company does not accept it after one month, you can leave the company on your own. The labor law mainly prohibits Party A from unilaterally breaching the contract and dismissing the employee, and Party B's free resignation is not restricted. ”

The corners of Donne's mouth hooked, a little sinister, "I remember...... We've been contacting him for over 40 days, right?"

"You mean...... Donn, it's not as simple as you think. Michael Ovitz reacted immediately, a little funny, and shook his head frequently, "In order to cope with this situation, many companies have set up loyalty bonuses or pension mechanisms. Only after completing the resignation process according to the company's requirements can you get this bonus. ”

Don En had an indifferent expression, "I know. ”

"No, you don't know!" Michael Ovitz is money-sensitive, "he's already at the top of the HBO network, and according to my analysis, his weekly salary won't be less than $30,000." And he has been working at HBO for more than 20 years, and this pension will not be less than $5 million!"

Chris Albrecht has an annual salary of $1.5 million, and even if he changes jobs and will raise his salary, it is impossible to let go of the $5 million bonus.

Don shook his head amusedly, "I thought it was much, but it's only $5 million!"

"Donn, you ......" Michael Ovitz seemed to have understood his thoughts through Donn's indifferent expression, "You're not going to pay $5 million for a buyout, are you?"

"Why not?" said Donn, with a sneer on his lips.

Michael Ovitz frowned: "I know you're not short of the $5 million, but there's no need! Wait at most for another two months, and Chris will come over, and you can reflect the $5 million in his compensation and reward mechanism to encourage him to work better." ”

"No, no, Michael, the development of the TV network is already on the right track, and waiting for 2 more months is indeed not a big problem. But these two months have been pivotal for HBO, and I'm looking forward to seeing how headless and chaotic HBO TV is after Chris's departure. ”

Of course, there were some things that Donn didn't say.

HBO's bid to snatch "Band of Brothers" now shows that with the hit of "Six Feet Under", Jeff Bicks has seen the potential of high-quality series.

Don is afraid that after the influence of "Six Feet Under" grows, Jeff Bickers will take action to retain Chris Albrect and completely transform into a self-made drama.

After all, HBO is the undisputed leader in the current professional cable TV market, and STA is very strong, both in terms of user volume and subscription members, it is less than half of HBO.

When Michael Ovitz heard this, he couldn't cry or laugh, "Donn, you're hurting others and yourself!"

Tang En shrugged his shoulders and said coldly: "It doesn't matter, what I care about is not self-interest, but harming others! HBO doesn't want to fight, so come on!"

……

A day later, Donn, accompanied by Michael Ovitz, flew to New York to meet Chris Albrecht privately.

"He is very satisfied with your terms, an annual salary of $2 million. Oh yes, and his loyalty bonus is $5.36 million. "Michael Ovitz has already made the arrangements.

Don nodded, "No problem, since you have made a move, you must see immediate results......! Let him finish his departure today!"

Anyway, the one-month labor contract law protection period has long passed, and Chris Albrecht can leave HBO at any time.

Michael Ovitz shook his head with a smile, took out his phone again, and contacted several Wall Street investors.

He came to New York mainly for the work of Legendary Pictures, because to start a new platter investment project, he needed to make a simple explanation to the shareholders.

Don called Karolina Kokuva, a new model, "Baby, are you busy?"

"It's alright, do you miss me?"

"Well, what about Angie?"

"She went to work and was going to take a photo shoot for Vogue magazine. ”

Don let out an "oh", "I'm on the plane, you guys get ready, I'll be there later." ”

"Ahh

As soon as Michael Ovitz heard his tone, he knew it was a woman, and ...... It should be two women.

However, he has seen too much of this kind of thing, 20 years ago, he founded CAA Agency, in order to win over big directors and big stars, more exaggerated means have been used.

Even Penelope Cruz, who was next to Donn, was introduced by him.

"By the way, a few days ago I was at AMG, and I saw a rookie actor, Amy Rosen, who was in very good condition, and was selected by Variety magazine as one of the top 10 most watched potential stars in 2000. ”

"Amy Rosen?" Don thought of a royal sister in his head, a little funny, "Let's talk about it." ”

Michael Ovitz said: "It's okay, she's a little younger now, let's talk about it in a few years." ”

For Don, age is of course one thing, but the main thing is that there are too many beautiful women!

It's a bit too much fun!

Now, Rose Byrne will soon take over her little sister Abby Cornish, Anne Hathaway is also waiting, and Cameron Diaz said yes when he was filming "New York Vice".

And when the STA TV network is done, the new movie "Chicago" will be prepared, which is a song and dance movie focusing on women, and as soon as the casting begins, there will definitely be more beautiful actresses coming over.

If you make up for it a lot, you will also have nosebleeds!

Michael Ovitz looked at Donn with a smile, "What, can't take it?"

Don snorted, "The water is long." ”

"Hahahaha......"

Michael Ovitz laughed. ()

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