Chapter 223: bait
Michael Eisner investigated Dunn and finally determined his ambitions.
This kid wants to work hard for the next piece of his own territory in Hollywood!
Originally, in Michael Eisner's view, this is not important, because no matter how the Dunn Pictures develops, it is still a dream to surpass Disney.
However, the movies produced by Dunn Pictures have caused humiliation to Disney's movies in the summer, and Dunn's personal thoughts... really make people angry!
He actually wanted to use Disney as a stepping stone to reach the pinnacle of Hollywood!
Of course, if any film company can step on Disney, it is enough to have a temporary place in Hollywood, and even buy Universal Pictures, it is not a problem.
However, as the big boss of Disney, how can Michael Eisner tolerate this kind of thing?
If he doesn't make a move, it's enough. Once he makes a move, it must be a heavy move - a ban!
In the past Hollywood, it was not that there were no block orders within the high-level executives, and even a generation of master Chaplin had such an experience. A more typical representative is Mel Gibson in the next few years.
But ordering a blockade of a film company is unprecedented.
Michael Eisner just wanted to use this method to tell Hollywood and Dunn that anyone who wants to step on Disney and use Disney's reputation and image for their own benefit will not end well!
On a deeper level, Michael Eisner set two traps for Dunn behind this ban.
The first trap, of course, was to encourage Tang En to expose the contradiction to the media.
Once this kind of thing happens, Disney doesn't even need to continue to exert force, and several other giants will join forces to kill Dunn Pictures.
There is no doubt that anyone who dares to challenge the interests of Hollywood will not end well.
The entertainment circles in other countries are just inferior. But Hollywood is different. Hollywood has the most top contacts and power in the United States!
At that time, in order to make money, Kirk Kerkorian sold MGM to an Italian chaebol with a "mafia" background, which disrupted the Hollywood market. It directly led to Hollywood's collective action, and even contacted the White House, and implemented various means to forcefully suppress it.
As a result, Kirk Kerkorian was forced to buy MGM back from the Italian chaebol. However, MGM has lost its vitality in the film market, and he can only abruptly transform MGM from a film company into a real estate company.
Only in the last year or two has it eased in the film market with the help of the "Hannibal" series and "007" series.
It is conceivable that even MGM only survived and survived. With the current strength of Tang En Pictures, once it is collectively suppressed by the six major companies, it will definitely be shattered.
The market for watching movies is not large, and the market is not even as good as the TV industry, but Hollywood contacts, from the White House to the congressmen, are definitely the most influential group in the United States.
In the test of the media reporters, Tang En was very strict, and there was a "blocking order" in his firm veto.
This further strengthened Michael Eisner's idea that Dunn's arrogance, arrogance and publicity in front of the media in the past were all for show.
In essence, this is a mature and stable young man with a flexible mind.
However, if Dunn is tight-lipped, can he escape Michael Eisner's calculations?
Of course not!
He is the head of Disney who has been in Hollywood for 20 years!
Now, Dunn has fallen into the second trap he set - admitting counsel.
Didn't Dunn want to step on Disney and prove to Hollywood the strength and influence of Dunn Pictures? And in this summer vacation, Dunn Pictures is indeed superior everywhere in the competition with Disney.
Of course, Michael Eisner knew that the "blocking order" broke Hollywood's rules, but it was only a minor breach, the scope of which was very narrow, and the nature was not serious.
Especially now that Dunn Pictures is really hot, and the movies are selling well one by one, which definitely challenges the authority and status of the six traditional Hollywood companies.
With a moderate amount of suppression, everyone will surely be happy to see it succeed.
Just like in the past few years, everyone has been suppressing DreamWorks at the same time.
Now, the bad reputation is carried by Michael Eisner, and the other five companies will help Dunn to vent their anger on the surface. But in fact, they all hope to use the hands of Disney to suppress the development momentum of Dunn Pictures.
Dunn chose to admit counsel, and he must have put his hope on the mediation between the Film Association and the other five major companies.
Huh, is this possible?
Even if it is possible, the mediation will definitely have a period, maybe three months, maybe five months.
Through these three to five months of suppression of Tang En Pictures, even if Disney finally lifted the "blocking order" after mediation and mediation by several major companies, such a long period of suppression is enough to kill the current momentum of Tang En Pictures. .
Moreover, Dunn Pictures has been suppressed by Disney for several months, and has not yet fought back. Doesn't this just show that Disney has the unshakable strength of Dunn Pictures?
No matter how high the box office of the movie produced by Dunn Pictures is, it will not change the fact that it is bullied, suppressed and trampled by Disney.
This naturally broke Dunn's idea of using Disney as a stepping stone, soaring into the sky, and mastering the right to speak in Hollywood.
This is Michael Eisner's overall consideration.
Tang En and Tang En Pictures, he doesn't look down on them at all, all he cares about is not to let Tang En's trickery succeed, and not to let Tang En Pictures upgrade through Disney's monsters!
At this time, the secretary walked into the office and said softly, "Sir, the latest news is that Dunn Pictures' movie "The Chainsaw" was rated R."
It stands to reason that with Michael Eisner's status, he would not pay attention to such trivial matters at all.
But now is a special period, all the news about Tang En must be reported to him as soon as possible.
"what happened?"
Michael Eisner didn't look very good.
"The other six reviewers gave them an R rating. Although we insisted on nc-17, it was ineffective."
Michael Eisner frowned, "Twentieth Century Fox also gave it an R rating?"
"That's it."
"I see, you go down."
Michael Eisner waved his hand and dismissed the secretary, not feeling very happy.
Dunn Pictures has continuously accepted many employees who have left Fox. Tom Rothman must be punished. What is this guy thinking?
Michael Eisner pondered for a long time, and then he laughed: "That's fine, to create an illusion for that kid, let him think that several other big companies are behind it, just treat it as... a bait to send out!"
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Golf is a sport that integrates social interaction, sports and games. It can be in close contact with nature. It is the main way for "aristocrats" to relax after work.
Dunn doesn't have this habit, mainly... not!
However, Michael Ovitz is a good player. The first time we met, he didn't have any idea of talking about work with Dunn at all. He directly invited him to the Griffith Park Golf Course to play a round of golf and relax the pressure.
Kindness is difficult, but Tang En agreed without any difficulty.
Of course, there is another reason. In his agency, Michael Ovitz found a sexy, charming, delicate and graceful beauty for Dunn to accompany him.
With the current strength of AMG, of course there is no big star, but this one in front of him still makes Dunn's heart inexplicable - Penelope Cruz!
This Spanish girl, at this time in Hollywood, is still a little-known actor, and can only play some small supporting roles without much drama, usually in the role of a vase.
But in Spain, she is already a well-known female star!
The road to Hollywood is always full of ups and downs and twists and turns.
But this time, the big boss Michael Ovitz brought her to see Dunn, which made her seem to see the dawn of survival in this illusory Hollywood fog.
Michael Ovitz is an extremely smart person. He knows Dunn's intentions, but he is not in a hurry. He invites him to play golf, accompanied by beautiful women, just to let him relax in all aspects from body to spirit.
Only by completely relaxing can we more calmly face strong pressure and strong opponents.
In the VIP room of the golf course, the three meet.
Michael Ovitz saw Dunn's eyes on the girl all the time, and said with a smile: "Don, this is Penelope Cruz, a very good Spanish actor and an artist of our company. Penny, this is Don't you need me to introduce you more?"
"Director Walker, hello, I'm Penny, and I like you very much!" Penelope Cruz took two quick steps forward, on his seductive face, UU reading www. uukanshu.com is full of charming smiles.
Tang En shook her hand gently and said half-jokingly, "Do you like me, or do you like my movies?"
Penelope Cruz grinned, "I like it all!"
Tang En took a deep look at her, and found that her eyes did not evade in the slightest, facing his very aggressive eyes, exuding the magic of temptation.
With just one look, Dunn understood.
He has been in Hollywood for several years, and has mastered the hidden deals and the underlying rules.
This is a three-way deal.
amg is an emerging company, and Michael Ovitz must have valued Penelope Cruz's potential, so he brought her out to introduce him to Dunn, hoping to add a famous female star to amg company;
Penelope Cruz needless to say, he is very famous in Spain, but in Hollywood, he is still unknown. This huge disparity in status makes her willing to pay for it to help her career develop in the United States;
As for Dunn...
Natalie is about to start school, and she will return to Harvard to continue her studies. Sophie Marceau is filming "Mrs. Smith" in France, and Charlie Ztheron is filming a Dior commercial. Sinking" crew.
He is now lacking a peerless beauty to accompany him.
Of course, this may also be the bait for Michael Ovitz to get closer to Dunn, but who cares?
Even Penelope Cruz himself could not resist such an opportunity.
When Michael Ovitz asked her if she was willing to play golf with Dunn, she already understood the deep meaning of what she said. After all, everyone knew Dunn's reputation.
But she still agreed excitedly, and revealed her excitement that could not be concealed.
(Sanqi Chinese)
