Chapter 859: Grand Blueprint
Tang Eun was able to come up with a set of Korean strategies to resolve the crisis, which shocked everyone.
On the one hand, he was amazed at his negotiation ability, and he was able to open up relations with South Korea by himself.
On the one hand, it was shocking that he planned for a rainy day.
Lei Shidong, Ted Turner and others planned today's MPAA meeting in order to catch Donn off guard. Unexpectedly, as early as half a month ago, Tang En had a coping plan.
However, how did they know that Tang En's preparation period was more than half a month?
This scene was already thought out as early as three years ago when Don made up his mind to rectify Harvey Weinstein!
Mr. Don made a deal with The New York Times to rebuild the Times' authority this year by lighting three fires and providing the New York Times with three major news pieces.
The first fire is to stink Harvey Weinstein.
However, Harvey Weinstein's fame is too great, and Donn is also worried that it will seriously tarnish Hollywood's image. So, he quickly arranged a second fire - to stink former BBC ace host Jimmy Saville!
This incident was slightly different from Donn's vision.
Jimmy Savile is a household name in the UK and has a great social profile. When the scandal was revealed, it immediately made the hottest headlines in the UK.
It is true that the British media has paid little attention to the situation in Hollywood since then.
However, more overseas media are different, in their eyes...... Jimmy Saville is unknown and has never heard of it. How can it be compared to Hollywood's big man Harvey Weinstein?
So, Donn's attempt to use the Jimmy Savile scandal to divert attention from society didn't come to fruition.
Of course, Tang En has been preparing for three years, and it is impossible not to have a record!
He and the New York Times have a third fire appointment!
Once this fire is lit, the world will be shocked!
When this incident is exposed, it will immediately become the focus of public opinion, especially the media in the United States...... When the time comes, they will forget about Harvey Weinstein.
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"I didn't expect it to be so easy today. ”
After the meeting, Donn called Barry Diller and Michael Ovitz to lunch together, and naturally there was some emotion during the meeting.
Don smiled, "To be honest, I didn't expect it to be solved so easily. It seems that the strength of the opponent is still too overestimated, and the biggest hole card has not even been revealed, and they have completely stopped cooking. ”
Michael Ovitz raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise, "Do you still have the means to use it?"
Tang En waved his hand and said disapprerovingly: "Without a foolproof plan, how can I be in danger?" However, Lei Shidong and Ted Turner are still too old, and Old Man Valenty has lost his sharpness back then, so it is easier to settle them. ”
"And what are your real hole cards?" Michael Ovitz was curious, but he was also self-aware, and added, "If it's convenient for you to say." ”
Barry Diller was also in high spirits, and even he didn't know how many means Don was hiding.
These two people, one is a subordinate, and the other is a hardcore ally.
There was no need to hide it, so Tang En put down his fork and said unhurriedly: "In the final analysis, it is still necessary to return to the MPAA meeting itself. Such a high-profile conference...... As far as I know, it goes back more than 20 years, right?"
Barry Diller nodded, "Well, I was there in that meeting. At that time, President Reagan came to power, and he wanted to let go of the shackles on Hollywood and promote the development of the Hollywood industry. It was also that meeting that set the tone for the industrialization of Hollywood films. The investment, preparation, shooting, production, publicity, and marketing of the film have all explored a set of standardized processes. ”
After saying that, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, a little emotional.
Half a month ago, President Reagan died.
If you say "the greatest American of all time...... As long as Americans vote, President Reagan will be the undisputed number one.
Loved by the American people.
Not to mention Hollywood, which might still be half-dead without Reagan.
Don said: "That meeting set the tone for the development of Hollywood's industrialization, and time has proved that the decision was very correct! Although since then, Hollywood films have been generally regarded as mentally handicapped films by film schools and European filmmakers, and have lost the sacred mission of cinema. However, no one can deny that the development model of industrialization has made Hollywood movies sell well all over the world and has become a real mecca for movies. ”
Michael Ovitz pouted: "There is a sour smell of what those critics say. Mr. Gubaik has said that the end product of the film industry is profit, and film is just a way to achieve this goal. In a market-oriented industry, profit is the most basic driving force and guiding principle. Those art films in Europe...... Heh, what do you gain from wasting investors' money? Can you really go to Christie's auction like a work of art?"
This is probably the biggest difference between Hollywood and the academy.
In Hollywood, movies exist in the form of industry, and profit is the ultimate pursuit...... Scholars and professors will always have some idealistic pursuits.
Barry Diller shook his head, "Forget it, don't talk about that, there's nothing wrong with the literati, maybe some people just like to live in poverty? ”
Michael Ovitz said softly, "For now, the industrialization process of the film has been basically perfected, and when the standard bill of Donn's film and television special effects production process is made public, it will be the last loophole to fill the industrialization." ”
Immediately, he smiled approvingly, "Donne, that meeting back then...... You've only been born long ago, and you didn't make it. But I didn't expect that decades later, you would still be able to put forward a set of theories, make up the space, and even echo the high-level meeting of that year. ”
Don sighed, "It's a pity, Jack Valenty is already the same motivation as he was back then." It was really sharp to finally organize such a big battle, and it was really sharp to deal with such a big thing as Harvey Weinstein. Having worked in Hollywood for decades, his edges and corners have been smoothed out. ”
"You mean...... This MPAA meeting should come up with a blockbuster proposal similar to the one 20 years ago?" Michael Ovitz finally understood what Donn meant.
Tang En said as a matter of course: "Otherwise, what is the purpose of this MPAA meeting? As I said just now, after more than 20 years of experience accumulation, the industrialization of Hollywood films has summed up a set of standardized processes. It can be said that the expectations of the year have all been realized today. It's time to come up with a new vision to shape the future of Hollywood. ”
Barry Diller and Michael Ovitz looked at each other, both dumbfounded.
At this MPAA meeting, they were both terrified.
I was afraid that Tang En would not be able to resist and encountered a career waterloo.
But I didn't expect it...... Don didn't take it to heart at all!
On the contrary, he wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to come up with a great proposal that was more comparable to the idea of "Hollywood industrialization"!
How big a heart does this have to be to have this pattern?
Donn wants to build the future of Hollywood according to his personal ideas!
He's going to dominate Hollywood!
The proposal was an analysis made by President Reagan based on his decades of experience in Hollywood, passed by a vote in Congress, and was implemented by the MPAA.
It is a grand blueprint jointly created by a group of the top elites in the United States.
That's what Hollywood is today.
But Don ...... His ambitions are too great!
He actually wanted to single-handedly accomplish the same feat as many American elites back then?
That's an exaggeration, isn't it?
Belch......
It's an exaggeration.
But it's not surprising to think of what Don did in South Korea.
What the federal government and the MPAA have been trying to do for more than a decade, he personally went to South Korea, stayed for a few days, and gave a lecture at Seoul National University...... Isn't that it?
Don glanced at Barry Diller and Michael Ovitz's shocked expressions and shook his head, "No wonder...... I thought it was just Old Man Valenty's lack of energy, but it turns out that you two think so too. ”
Barry Diller frowned and said, "Donne, you misunderstood, surprise is surprise, but our trust is unreserved, this is the most fundamental difference. ”
Michael Ovitz snorted coldly: "Back then, how many people understood platter investment? Isn't it because we worked together that Legendary Pictures is what it is today? When Legendary Pictures goes public next year, and the market value dares to be less than 5.5 billion US dollars, I dare to jump off the building directly!"
Tang En smiled, "There is no need to jump off the building, there will be more room for development in the future of Legendary Pictures." ”
Michael Ovitz sighed, "Hey, after the success of Legendary Pictures, there have been many companies engaged in platter investment projects. Although Legendary Pictures is still the largest platter investment company in the market, its market share is shrinking. ”
Don said, "Michael, your pattern is too small. ”
"Too small?"
"The world's film market is so big, why just focus on Hollywood?"
Michael Ovitz was puzzled: "You mean overseas markets? foreign films...... The rate of return is nowhere near as good as Hollywood's, right?"
"It's not about the rate of return. Donn shook his head, "Actually, that's what I wanted to put forward at the meeting. Hollywood's industrialization has been completed, and a higher pattern and higher requirements are needed. From this level, Hollywood should learn from Silicon Valley and have more advanced management concepts. ”
Both Barry Diller and Michael Ovitz were at a loss.
Donn explains, "Actually, when I was explaining the concept of the VFX industry, I simply sketched out this blueprint concept. The highest-end special effects are produced by Hollywood, and they must be produced by Hollywood, which is a technical advantage that must be controlled. As for some simple special effects shots, they can be outsourced to overseas markets like South Korea, so that they can work for Hollywood. For this mode of operation, I call it the fourth industry, that is, the smart industry. ”