Here's an example that best illustrates where Towne Pictures is in Hollywood today.

Hollywood is like one big family, run by six elders: Warner, Universal, Fox, Columbia, Disney, and Paramount.

In normal times, the six elders compete with each other for power and profit, and they all want to expand their territory.

However, the family power has gradually grown, and some very competitive newcomers often emerge, such as DreamWorks, New Line Pictures, Lionsgate, Miramax, Donn Pictures, and so on.

Although the six elders compete with each other, for the sake of common power, they will definitely reach a united front at this time to prevent the newcomers from usurping power, and the methods adopted are nothing more than suppression and acquisition.

New Line Pictures was acquired by Warners, and Miramax was acquired by Disney...... As for the hard-core Dream Factory, it has been in a state of suppression.

Needless to say, Towne Pictures was almost destroyed by Twentieth Century Fox and Disney this summer.

Therefore, if you want to enter the elder layer and become the power holder who rules this family, under the premise of the balance of power of the six elders, there are only two ways: to get rid of an elder and take the position yourself, or to subdue an elder and use it for me.

With the six elders establishing a united front, it is simply impossible to get rid of an elder.

Then there is only one way left, to subdue an elder and let him return to his heart!

The world-famous Sony Group took this path, through the acquisition of Columbia Pictures, successfully entered the elder layer and had the power to control Hollywood.

The same is true for Times Group's acquisition of Warner, Viacom's acquisition of Paramount, and Vivendi's acquisition of Universal.

Donn also wants to follow Sony's example and buy Universal Pictures to become a member of the elder ranks.

But the problem arises, Tangen Pictures is not Sony Group!

As an elder who has been in power for decades, why would Universal Pictures stoop to the command of Donn Pictures?

Rich?

Fuck off, there are many rich people in the Middle East, and I can't afford to lose this person!

The reason is that the energy of Tangen Pictures is too small and its influence is not enough.

Therefore, Donn's top priority is to lead Donn Pictures to create enough influence to have enough strength to bring Universal Pictures back to his heart when Vivendi intends to sell Universal Pictures.

But suddenly, the newcomer of Down Pictures had a huge conflict with the elder Disney.

In order to suppress the newcomer, the Disney elders even did not hesitate to break the family rules and issued a shocking banning order!

Now Tangen Pictures, where should I enter?

Is it looking for foreign help?

Miss by a mile!

If Don Pictures really dares to look for outside aid to help him fight against Disney, even if he succeeds in the end, he will have no room to survive in the family.

Don't make a big fuss!

Internal contradictions, internal solutions, whoever dares to leak it is a mole!

It's true that Disney has broken the rules, but this is just a family rule, just close the door and solve it yourself.

If Tang En Pictures really dares to publicize the scandal to the outside world and affect the dignity and future earnings of the family, it will be the biggest sinner in the family!

It's like Donn's method of eliminating Jon Landau three years ago.

Tang En has repeatedly had scandals with female stars, which is a scandal within the family, and he solves it himself behind closed doors. But Jon Landau revealed to the media as an insider "qingren" that what is the difference between this and a mole?

is like the tragic experience of Harvey Weinstein in his previous life who became a prisoner overnight.

It was originally just a power struggle within Weinstein Films, and Bob Weinstein wanted to squeeze out Harvey Weinstein to become the big man. But Harvey refused to let go of power, and Bob had no choice but to bring in foreign aid and expose Harvey's scandal.

Enraged, the six elders joined forces to take down Harvey Weinstein, and used strong means to make Weinstein Pictures go bankrupt overnight from Hollywood's best independent film company.

Because the impact of this incident was too great, it caused irreparable image damage and immeasurable economic losses to the family, with an annual income of 2.7% and a total of 6.2% less tickets sold than the previous year.

In order to solve this crisis, the six elders and several major supervisors decided to launch a wave of movement to clean up a group of family scum and restore the family image.

This is the internal cleanup of the family, using the family rules, and of course it has nothing to do with the law.

Therefore...... "me_too" sports are not criminal evidence, they are unwarranted!

Anyone who gets involved in this kind of scandal is basically finished.

Now, Donn's mind is clear, and the more dangerous the moment, the more calm he must be.

If at this time, his brain is hot, he stabbed the matter to the media and attracted foreign aid. Even if it defeats Disney, there is no room for a foothold in the big family of Hollywood.

On the contrary, if Don chooses to hold back and act honestly according to the family rules, will the other five elders sit back and watch Disney, the elder, break the family rules?

Rules are rules!

This is the bottom line that maintains the common interests of the imaginary community of the family.

Whoever breaks through this bottom line is harming the interests of the family and the other five elders.

Disney's ban on Down Pictures is definitely destroying the healthy competition in the Hollywood market, how can the other five big companies sit idly by?

……

Don guessed Michael Eisner's intentions, of course, it was impossible to jump into the trap, and said with a smile: "This kind of thing is a big problem, but it makes Disney's trick succeed." ”

Bill McNick breathed a sigh of relief, he was really afraid that Donn's brain would be hot, just like in the past, and he rushed forward regardless of it and played with Disney.

West Cotton said slowly: "From the current point of view, Disney's ban order has pushed us to a desperate situation. But...... If we can handle it, this may not be our chance!"

"Oh?

"Tangen Pictures is an emerging force, and it is reasonable that it is feared and suppressed by traditional forces, and it is difficult to reverse the situation in a short period of time. However, Disney's ban may be our opportunity. Disney took the lead and broke the rules, which ...... Didn't it just push the other five major film companies into our arms?"

Bill McNick smiled, "That's it! We're weak, and the weak will always be sympathetic." What's more, Disney's methods this time are indeed excessive, and the impact is bad, if it is not handled well, it will affect the overall interests of Hollywood. ”

Don En looked calm, bowed his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What are we going to do now?" Do you have an idea?"

West Cotton held out two fingers, "We're on the defensive side and we have limited options, just two. One is to passively defend, send a letter for help, and wait for rescue, and the other five major film companies will not sit idly by; the second is to take the initiative and take the initiative to provoke disputes with Disney. Of course, this must be a local war on a small scale, so as to attract the five major film companies as soon as possible to come forward to reconcile. ”

This time, the battle between Disney and Down Pictures is no longer limited to the competition at the box office, but the vicious competition that destroys the laws of the market, which can be imagined and will not last long.

Don glanced at Bill McNick, "What do you say?"

Bill McNick said cautiously: "It's better to be safe, Disney has broken the rules, but they are powerful and can play." If we have bad rules like Disney, I'm afraid ...... There will be a lot of controversy in the industry. ”

Tang En frowned, "So, you're planning to be passively defensive?"

"It's the safest and safest. ”

"Not good, this is not our corporate spirit!" Don shook his head again and again, a little dissatisfied, "When has Tang En Pictures ever backed down? Even if I can't poke things out and make a big deal, but within a small circle, I will never compromise with Disney! Others will be afraid of Michael Eisner, but I am not afraid!"

"Donn, what are you?"

"It's very simple, Michael Eisner likes to play, then I'll play with him! If he really dares to defy the world's condemnation, he would rather destroy the Hollywood market than bring down Down Pictures, then Disney ...... I'm afraid that no matter how big the family is, it will be lost. ”

Tang En is the kind of stubborn character who never admits defeat, and he knows that the introduction of foreign aid in this matter is tantamount to a conscious grave, and it must be solved internally behind closed doors.

But if he doesn't stir up a stir up trouble internally, how can he reflect his ability, and how can he show the strength of Down Pictures to the bigwigs?

It's an excellent way to increase the presence of Down Pictures in the industry.

If Donn is the accelerator of Done Films, then Bill McNick is the brake of Done Films, all of which are indispensable, and he said vigilantly at the moment: "Donn, if you want to take the initiative, you need to have a comprehensive plan, and you can't be reckless." Since Michael Eisner has chosen to make a move, he will not be without a backhand, and he will not end up hastily. ”

"I understand!" Donn waved his hand, stood up, and curled the corners of his mouth, "Disney's strength is too strong, and Michael Eisner must be fully prepared, and he will probably hit the nail on the head." So I think...... We can go two ways, together!"

"Let's go?" said West Cotton's face with a hint of surprise and thoughtfulness.

Bill McNick mused: "This is a good way, waiting for the other five major studios to come to help, and when they appear, we will take the initiative to attack Disney!"

Don laughed, "That's right, that's what it means, inside and outside!"

West Cotton hesitated, "But I'm afraid it's going to be a long time coming." The five major companies come forward collectively, and they must go through collective meetings and joint discussions, which takes time. Tang En Pictures has held back for too long, I'm afraid it will make our peers in the industry think that we are admitting it......"

Don said, "So...... Bill, you have to work a lot hard during this time, and you have established relationships with the five major film companies, and let everyone come forward to mediate, you must be fast!"

Bill McNick raised his eyebrows, and suddenly said, "Donne, with my own strength, I'm afraid it will take a lot of trouble." I recommend someone to you, if he helps, sits in the middle, and coordinates the relationship between major film companies, he will definitely be able to get twice the result with half the effort. ”

"Oh?

"Former head of CAA, former president of Disney, Michael Ovitz!"