Heads Up Hollywood

The FBI sent two investigators in charge of economic cases, a man and a woman, the man named Anthony and the woman named Julianne.

"Mr. Walker, thank you for your cooperation. According to our investigation, you have gained nearly 7 billion US dollars in income from the stock market and futures market this year!"

After the simple greetings, Tang En sat across from the two investigators and started a routine exchange.

Anthony's remarks focused on "7 billion US dollars", the theme of this investigation, vividly on the paper.

Julianne was a lady in her forties. She looked very gentle. She smiled and said, "Mr. Walker, if you have something to hide, you can wait for the lawyer to come and we can communicate. It doesn't matter, we can wait."

These words sounded like they were helping Tang En, but they were actually fanning the flames. If Tang En postponed it, wouldn't it prove that he really had something to hide?

Holding a cup of coffee, Tang En took a small sip, showing no signs of nervousness, "I don't understand legal matters, but the process of chatting is quite interesting. Oh, by the way, it's not 7 billion US dollars. After tax, the total It's $5.58 billion, including the 80 million principal I got from "Titanic" in dividends."

Anthony smiled and said, "Yes, only success that is shared is called achievement."

Julianne also complimented, ""Titanic" is my favorite movie, Mr. Walker, you did a great job!"

Tang En waved his hand, "Let's talk about work, you know, I'm really busy, and I was still inspecting Marvel just now."

Anthony's face became serious, he took out a document from his briefcase, and handed it to Tang En, "Mr. Walker, according to our investigation, you dropped out of school in your sophomore year of high school, and you didn't learn any financial knowledge at all. "

Tang En took the document and looked at it, feeling a little annoyed.

The FBI has investigated all his experiences from birth to the present, and even the fact that he was arrested in the police station for stealing at the age of 14 has been recorded in detail.

Many past experiences, even Tang En himself did not know.

Tang En threw this "resume" on the table with a calm expression, "That's true."

Julianne leaned forward slightly, fixed her eyes on Tang En, as if she wanted to see through him, and asked, "Since you know nothing about finance, why do you dare to invest so much money in the stock market and futures market?"

Tang En suddenly laughed, "Why not? You all know my experience clearly. In order to film "Spider-Man", I borrowed 150 million US dollars and almost went bankrupt! The reason is very simple, I have the courage to do great things."

Julianne frowned, "Mr. Walker, please answer my question directly. I am asking about the economy, not movies."

Tang En spread his hands, "This is the most positive answer. I don't understand economics, so I can't speculate in stocks? I dropped out of high school in my sophomore year and haven't studied film yet. Didn't I also become a leading director in Hollywood?"

Anthony's tone was a bit heavy, "Mr. Walker, this is different. You worked as an assistant on the set for two years and dealt with movies every day. Even though you haven't learned professional theoretical knowledge, you don't lack understanding of movies. But the stock market is different. Don't say you are a layman who doesn't understand economics, even Wall Street experts can't accurately grasp the market trend."

"I can't either, it's just luck." Tang En shrugged lightly.

"Mr. Walker, luck is no excuse!"

Tang En rubbed his forehead weakly, "What exactly do you want to ask? Whether it's stocks or movies, you should be able to see that I have this kind of daring personality. I want to buy a TV station now. Entering the TV industry, do you think you are proficient in the market of the TV industry?"

Julianne said sternly: "Mr. Walker, this is a serious investigation, please answer positively, don't make analogies, and don't question our expertise."

"Okay, I'll answer directly, you can ask." Tang En crossed his legs, crossed his arms, and looked at the two people opposite him.

"Why did you choose to buy Yahoo stock?"

"Because Yahoo is doing well."

"Why did you choose to sell at the beginning of the year?"

"Because at the beginning of 1999, Yahoo had an ups and downs. I was not greedy, so I sold it in time. As you can see, my cautious attitude helped me make a lot of money."

Anthony and Julianne looked at each other and shook their heads.

Tang En is not greedy? Cautious?

What a big joke!

If he had been more magnanimous, more respectful, and more careful, he would not have messed with the two giants of Disney and Fox now.

"The operation of Yahoo stock really proves your excellent vision." Julianne paused, then changed her voice, "But, Mr. Walker, why did you choose to short Yahoo after selling Yahoo stock for a month?"

Anthony added, "Not only Yahoo, but also high-tech companies such as Cisco, Apple, Microsoft, Dell, and AOL. It was March, and high-tech stocks were the hottest and hottest, and they were frantically bid by all investors and securities institutions. when."

This is the most critical question!

Tang En knew that if he didn't answer this question well, then he would never have a good life. Even if there is no doubt, his future financial movements will definitely be monitored by the federal government.

"You have already said it, because I don't understand economics!" Tang En sighed and said helplessly.

Anthony narrowed his eyes and carefully analyzed Tang En's words, "Can you tell me more about it?"

"sure."

Tang En's attitude was very gentle, and he said slowly: "I worked so hard to earn money in Hollywood, and I invested it in the stock market. Of course, I was also afraid, so I always read economic articles. The Wall Street Journal and I will pay attention to the economic pages of newspapers such as the New York Times."

"In 1998, I saw an article in the newspaper by James Glassman, a visiting professor at Harvard University and a famous economist, called "Underestimating the Internet Beloved". He believed that there were a lot of bubbles in the overheated Internet market. The reverse pyramid that investors and securities institutions are overly enthusiastic about is very dangerous."

"At the beginning of this year, Professor Robert Shiller of Yale University, Professor Shiller, you know? The most famous contemporary economist, won the Samuelson Award, he published a book called "Irrational Exuberance", It is also very rational to analyze that the current Internet bubble is a wrong economic boom.”

Julianne frowned, "You mean...you think that the stock market will fall after reading these conservative articles and books, and that's why you choose to short technology stocks?"

Tang En nodded solemnly, "That's right!"

"But this is only a small group of people. Most economists, as well as Wall Street market analysts, are very optimistic about high-tech stocks. Why do you choose to listen to conservatives?" Anthony stared at Tang En, "Walker In my opinion, sir, you have never been conservative."

Tang En shook his head, "That's right, conservatism is not my style, but being open-minded and eager to learn is my greatest strength! I don't know much about finance, but I understand a truth, that is, things go against their limits. Last year, all the media were optimistic about "Saving Private Soldiers" Ryan", thinking that this movie will definitely win an Oscar. As a result, everyone has seen that "Shakespeare in Love" is the biggest winner, and I think it is the same reason."

"It's different. Movies are movies, and the stock market is the stock market. No one can pass the test of greed, otherwise Nasdaq wouldn't be in a mess now!" Anthony stared at Tang En, unceremoniously denying his statement .

Tang En laughed dumbly, "Mr. Investigator, what do you mean? Do you want me to tell you that there are other forces behind me? Or is it that the entire Nasdaq stock market crash is a conspiracy planned by me? I'm afraid that's not how the FBI works?"

Julianne hurriedly smoothed things over, "Mr. Walker, we didn't suspect you. In fact, if there are really other organizations behind you, what you are facing now is not a routine questioning."

"That's good." Tang En spread his hands calmly, "In a word, I am lucky, I have a unique vision, I am modest and prudent, and I... have not committed a crime!"

...

Tang En and the FBI investigators ended their conversation in a friendly atmosphere.

Unexpectedly, the next day, the two companies under Tang En's control, "Tang En Capital" and "Tang En Films", received a notification from the FBI—the assets were frozen during the investigation phase.

And asked Dunn not to leave the United States during the investigation.

Tang En Capital doesn't care, and there is no rush for now, but the assets of Tang En Pictures are frozen, which will seriously affect the normal operation of the company. Especially now that Tang En plans to acquire Starz TV station, and then cooperate with Comcast to resist the subsequent suppression from Disney and Fox.

More importantly, it has now entered May, and the Cannes International Film Festival is about to open.

This time at the Cannes Film Festival, Twain has high hopes. At Natalie's age, it is too difficult to win an Oscar. If she can win the grand prize at the most famous Cannes International Film Festival in Europe, it will greatly boost her confidence.

After all, France is synonymous with art. Natalie has always been very unconfident at Harvard, and even felt inferior because she was an actress.

If she can be recognized in France, the hall of art, her life at Harvard will be smoother.

Unexpectedly, Tang En was grounded!

The chairman of the jury for this year's Cannes Film Festival is Luc Besson, and if Twain appears in person, it is very likely that the "operation" will be successful.

But if you don't show up, it may be difficult to control Luc Besson with the young British director Sam Mendes and the unknown producer Alan Ball.

The most critical point is that they cannot provide enough benefits to Luc Besson, but Twain can!

Don't think of European film festivals so purely. Even a bad film like "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" can go to Cannes and become the opening film of the film festival. Hollywood fawns.

Hollywood is the palace of world cinema, no one wants to go there!