Chapter 275: Disney's Means

Zhang Fan, who originally just wanted to buy a supercar to reward himself, ended up buying as many as seven in one go. However, the sellers felt very sorry, because Zhang Fan insisted on paying in full.

It sounds funny, but the seller regrets it when the buyer pays in full. However, the real reason is very simple, Zhang Fan's acceptance of the gift is equivalent to accepting the seller's request to use the portrait right.

In terms of Zhang Fan's fame around the world at this time, using his portrait rights for a few sports cars is simply a loss to his grandmother's house.

With the exception of the specially ordered cars, several other cars were shipped directly to the villa's garage in Malibu Beach. Fortunately, Zhang Fan's garage is big enough, and a few more cars can fit it.

Regarding the fact that Zhang Fan spent tens of millions of dollars to buy a supercar, there is no nonsense in the outside world. The media only reported it for a while, and even passed it. With Zhang Fan's net worth at this time, buying some sports cars is not news at all.

And if Zhang Fan bought a private jet worth hundreds of millions or a large yacht, in the context of his loan to acquire Pixar at this time, it would inevitably be hyped by the media.

Zhang Fan knew that Disney would retaliate against him, after all, he forcibly snatched Pixar, which was vital to Disney. It's just that what he didn't expect was that Disney's revenge came so quickly.

"Resign?" Zhang Fan leaned on the back of the sofa and looked at Li Ruhui with a puzzled expression, "You said they want to resign?"

"Yes. Li Ruhui, who was unhappy, responded with a cold face, "The two directors, several actors, and more crew members all asked to resign at the same time. ”

"That's right. Zhang Fan didn't jump like thunder as Li Ruhui thought, but just nodded slightly to understand. This made Li Ruhui very surprised.

"Aren't you angry?" Li Ruhui asked in surprise, "Now is the critical moment for the crew to seize the time to shoot, and their resignation will have a very bad impact on the crew!"

"Didn't you sign a contract?" Zhang Fan smiled and nodded, "If they resign, they will have to pay a lot of compensation." ”

"People have already paid for it. Li Ruhui responded angrily, "Pay in full, not a penny less." ”

"Disney really paid for it. Zhang Fan chuckled and shook his head: "The liquidated damages for these people are not cheap. That's a lot of money for nothing. ”

"Is it really Disney?" Li Ruhui also felt that it was Disney before, but there was no evidence. Unexpectedly, Zhang Fan directly concluded that Disney did it.

"Who else but them?" Zhang Fan took out his cigarette for a long time, "If you want to resign after signing the contract, if you don't have a suitable reason, you will be in the United States to cut off your future." It will be very difficult for these people to find a job in the future. If no one gives them big promises and promises, they're crazy to do that. ”

"In Hollywood, there is this strength and influence. And who else is willing to do this, but Disney?" Zhang Fan shook his neck, as if he didn't care about all this.

"Aren't you worried at all?" Li Ruhui couldn't help but ask, "This matter has a great impact on the company!"

"It's not as serious as you think. Zhang Fan shook his head slightly, "These movies are all traditional popcorn movies, and they are not the kind of professional movies that cannot be carried out without anyone." In Hollywood, there may be a shortage of everything, but there is definitely no shortage of people who want to make their dreams come true. Although Disney's strength and influence are great, it is not to the extent that it can cover the sky in Hollywood. ”

Suddenly, a large number of people resigned from the filming crew, including directors and heavyweight actors. Although this kind of thing has a lot of impact on the crew, it is not to the extent that the crew cannot continue.

Hollywood's Big Seven are indeed influential, but Disney is just one of them. Moreover, there are not only a few big companies in the whole huge Hollywood, but many more small and medium-sized companies. If they want to ban anyone casually, it is not until the power is strong enough to walk sideways in the United States.

There is a very important reason for the economic development of the United States, and that is the fierce competition. It is precisely because of the fierce competition that new companies will continue to join it, and various advanced technologies will emerge one after another. With fierce competition, there is potential for continued development. Once the industry is monopolized, the development of the industry will inevitably come to an end until it is surpassed by foreign counterparts.

This is also an important reason why Americans should create antitrust laws.

This behavior of Disney is rejected by the entire industry and even the social atmosphere. The reason why it can be made is because the scale is not large, and everyone knows the grievances between Disney and Zhang Fan. This is a kind of revenge. But if you go too far, you're bound to get into trouble.

Zhang Fan didn't care about Disney's actions, because he knew that Disney couldn't really poach everyone. This practice is to break everyone's conventional rules. No matter how angry Disney is with Zhang Fan, he doesn't dare to be so arrogant.

As for those who were poached, Zhang Fan didn't care at all.

Hollywood is the entertainment capital of the world. There are countless people all over the world who want to get ahead here. Zhang Fan's crew vacated the space, not only will it not scare others, but a large number of people who are waiting for the opportunity will take the initiative to come to the door. That's the beauty of Hollywood!

The development of things was really the same as Zhang Fan thought, and the day after the news came out, a large number of job search calls had been made into Zhang Fan's company. There are even many people who come to the door with connections.

For those who don't have a chance, as long as they can get a chance to get ahead, what is it to offend Disney? Even if they don't offend Disney, they still don't have a chance. It's impossible for Disney to take care of itself just because he didn't work for Zhang Fan, right? Even a company as large as Disney doesn't have the strength to take care of the whole of Hollywood. It can even be said that none of the seven giants have this kind of strength together.

Zhang Fan found a replacement very smoothly, and everyone's strength is outstanding, no worse than those who resigned and left. The Marvel superhero movies he shot don't require much professionalism, and they are almost competent. After all, the most important thing about superhero movies is the computer special effects that make the audience excited to watch.

Only computer special effects are the lifeblood of Zhang Fan's superhero movies. However, all of Zhang Fan's computer special effects are handed over to Industrial Light & Magic. Even Disney has no way to get ILM to give up Zhang Fan's contract.

George Lucas, with his great fame and wealth, will not be influenced by Disney. To his extent, the influence of the giant companies has weakened to a negligible degree.

Disney poached a lot of people from Zhang Fan's crew and paid tens of millions of dollars as liquidated damages for them. At the same time, we must fulfill our commitment to these people and give them the opportunity to work in many film productions in the future. The price paid by Disney is not insignificant.

However, the effect in reality is far from as good as expected.

Zhang Fan first made this matter completely public, so that everyone knew about it. This makes Disney's strategy impossible to scale up. Because if it is used on a large scale, it will be rejected by the entire industry. If you can do this to Zhang Fan today, will you be able to do this to me tomorrow?

Disney's approach is outraged. If it weren't for the hatred with Zhang Fan before, it would have been boycotted a long time ago.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Fan publicized all the people who broke the contract and left, which directly ruined these people's reputations. In the future, perhaps no other company will dare to use them except Disney. This makes it more and more difficult for Disney to implement this strategy in the future.

After all, filmmakers don't like to tie themselves completely to a company. And it's the kind that is ruined. If you really want to do this kind of thing for the benefit of Disney, then you really don't have to mess up in the future.

Moreover, even if it is to follow Disney in the future, it is not a good thing. If it can only be cooperated with Disney, then it will really be what Disney says from now on. Who would accept this kind of thing?

Naturally, Disney encountered huge resistance when it continued to poach Zhang Fan's crew. Even if Disney has offered enough conditions to make them excited, it is extremely rare for people who are really willing to resign and leave with the benefits of Disney to affect Zhang Fan's crew. Everyone is responsible for their own business. Unless it's the kind of person who has reached the end of his career and has taken a sum from Disney and left.

In the end, Zhang Fan actually openly mocked Disney in the media. Indicates that Disney's methods are not only inferior but also useless. He warmly welcomed Disney to continue sending money to him.

Disney's top executives were vomited blood by Zhang Fan. paid a lot of price, but didn't hurt Zhang Fan much. On the contrary, it was his own side that suffered heavy losses. This is especially true when it comes to reputation. How does this make Disney not angry!

"What did Robert Downey Jr. say?" said the chairman of the board of directors in the Disney conference room, looking at Clown, asking how things were going.

Robert Downey Jr. was adamant that he would not default. Crawn shook his head in response, "He said that it was Zhang Fan who gave him a chance to turn over when he was at his most depressed." If he betrays Zhang Fan now, then even God will not forgive him. ”

Disney isn't stupid either. Although people are poached from Zhang Fan's crew, they are not all poached. In the beginning, it was all about digging up those who were not strong-willed. When things are shaken out, they start to concentrate on finding important people. And Robert Downey Jr., who played Iron Man, is a key point.

If Donnie chooses to betray, the blow to Zhang Fan will be very huge. Because he is Iron Man, and Iron Man's popularity is simply unstoppable in superhero movies.

Once Donnie betrays, Zhang Fan will inevitably be greatly affected if he finds someone to play Iron Man. After all, the audience has recognized Donnie's Iron Man before. Once replaced, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction and box office fluctuations.

Disney can be said to have found a key part of Zhang Fan. It's a pity that Robert Downey Jr. chose to refuse. Even if Disney offered him a heart-warming quid pro quo!