Heads Up Hollywood

The investigation order against Tang En has not yet been lifted, but many major newspapers have apparently obtained some inside information, and there is less criticism of Tang En, and more to show concern and worry about the stock market crash.

However, there were not a single paparazzi or reporter outside Tang En Pictures.

Tang En appeared in front of many reporters for the first time since suffering from image crisis. He was accompanied by many staff members and accepted the interview with pleasure.

"I reserve the right to sue for the false statements made in the media!" Before the reporters could speak, Tang En raised a cold face and directly raised the topic.

"I know that many people are paying attention to my affairs, but I believe that the clearer will clear up! I believe that the FBI's investigation will have results soon, and I believe that the federal government will protect my legal rights. As for those who spread rumors and slander Media, if they continue to slander me unrealistically, I will definitely take up the weapon of law."

Most of the people present were entertainment reporters. They were not interested in serious topics such as crime and law, and were more interested in Hollywood gossip.

This is the biggest selling point.

"Mr. Walker, Hollywood gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer has canceled his cooperation with Tang En Pictures on the "The Chronicles of Narnia" project. What do you think of this matter?"

Tang En was imposing, with a calm expression, "It's just a disagreement at work. Mr. Bruckheimer may have believed many false statements in the media. But it doesn't matter. Without this partner, we can seek a bigger partner."

"A bigger partner?" The reporters suddenly became excited.

At this time, besides those Hollywood stars, will there be big companies standing for Twain? Even Universal can't avoid it!

Tang En's expression didn't change at all, "That's right. In fact, we are about to rush to Warner Bros., and I have already made an appointment with Mr. Alan Horn, the president of Warner Bros., about the project of "The Chronicles of Narnia". Start cooperation negotiations."

"Warner?"

The reporters shouted shock!

Time Warner was the world's largest media group before it merged with AOL, and its current market value is more than $300 billion higher than that of Viacom, the second largest media group.

In Hollywood, although people don't say it, they all know that Twain is being suppressed by Disney and Fox. But once Tang En Pictures and Warner reach a cooperation, with the backing of a super giant like AOL Time Warner, even Disney Group and News Corporation combined are far from being rivals!

Could it be...

Is this young man really going to get over the difficulties in front of him?

...

Alan Horn is an outstanding film content talent, his ability is even higher than that of Bill McNick. Dunn has a good impression of him, and he has never given up on recruiting him.

It's just that Alan Horn is now the vice chairman and president of Warner Bros. With the current scale of Tang En Pictures, it's not enough.

As the head of Warner Bros. film content, Alan Horn has seen some of the scenes of "Lord of the Rings" and is very satisfied.

He already had a hunch that Peter Jackson would set off a wave of fantasy movies through the "Lord of the Rings" movie series!

And "The Chronicles of Narnia" is precisely the same fantasy series as "The Lord of the Rings".

More importantly, there are only 3 "Lord of the Rings", while there are 7 "The Chronicles of Narnia"!

If they can cooperate with Tang En Pictures to fully develop the classic series "The Chronicles of Narnia", then in the next ten years, it will bring Warner at least a billion dollars in revenue.

Therefore, the negotiations went very smoothly, Warner expected success, Twain needed allies, and the cooperation could be accomplished immediately.

Warner Pictures invested 80 million U.S. dollars, and Tang En Pictures contributed 70 million U.S. dollars and the film copyright of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". The Chronicles of Narnia filming.

"Twain, Warner needs to obtain distribution rights." After discussing the production share, Alan Horn raised the need for distribution rights.

Tang En frowned, "I'm afraid this is difficult to handle. We have signed an agreement with Universal, and Universal will obtain the distribution rights of films produced by Tang En Pictures for the next three years."

"But this movie... is jointly invested by both of us, right?" Alan Horn looked at him with a smile.

Tang En pretended to be embarrassed, "Why don't we do this? The North American distribution rights should be handed over to Warner. The overseas distribution rights should continue to be handed over to Universal. After all, Tang En Pictures owns half of the copyright of this movie, and Universal should get half of the distribution right."

The meaning of Alan Horn's deep eyes was unclear, and he smiled heartily, "Tang En, you have not been having a good time recently."

Tang En sighed bitterly, "Yeah, I was investigated by the FBI for no reason, and got into trouble with the two big guys of Disney and Fox. It's hard for anyone."

"It's really for no reason? How did I hear that you made a lot of money in Nasdaq and made Wall Street jealous?" Alan Horn laughed and looked at Tang En, then waved his hands, "As for Disney And Fox... It seems that your partner Universal has not given you much help."

Tang En looked helpless, "There is no way, Universal's big backer is about to collapse, and a film company by itself can't compete with those two media groups."

Alan Horn nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "So you need a new partner."

"But... I have already signed a contract with Universal."

"That's the problem you have to solve. At least for the "The Chronicles of Narnia" project, Warner wants to get the distribution rights." Alan Horn's face flashed a little unhappy.

"If..." Tang En raised his eyes and glanced at Alan Horn, "If Warner can provide some benefits that Universal cannot, then it is not impossible to hand over the distribution rights of the film to Warner Pictures."

"Oh? What interest?" Alan Horn smiled half-smile.

Everyone is a smart person, and they all know the key points of this negotiation, but they don't point it out. To test each other, whoever speaks first with obvious motives will definitely greatly discount their interests.

Tang En drooped his face, "It's not a public relations crisis, Disney and Fox... are hard to deal with!"

Alan Horn laughed.

Tang En secretly sighed, calling the other party an old fox, he was young after all, and needed to grow up in the way of negotiation. Fortunately... the "The Chronicles of Narnia" project, his original idea, was a "bribe" to Warner.

"The Chronicles of Narnia project will have many sequels one after another in the future. Well, we can sign an agreement, and Warner has the priority cooperation and distribution rights."

Tang En made up his mind instantly and made a huge concession.

"Very good." Alan Horn was very satisfied with Tang En's attitude, and the smile lines at the corners of his eyes deepened, "Since it is a partner, the image of Tang En Pictures also represents Warner's interests, and any company that harms Warner's interests , we will not be polite."

Tang En secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This is the guarantee he most wanted in this negotiation.

"By the way, there is one more thing. I need to ask Mr. Horn for help." Dunn paused, as if he suddenly thought of something.

Alan Horn said with a smile: "Of course, as long as I can do it."

"It's a matter of one sentence." Tang En's understatement, as if he didn't care, "You know, I bought Marvel Entertainment, but the copyrights of many superheroes are still outside, including Warner's New Line Pictures , and obtained the copyright of Blade Warrior. We have tried hard to take back the copyright, but it seems that we have encountered some major resistance."

Alan Horn was impassive.

Of course he knew about it!

"Blade Warrior" failed at the box office. Fresh Pictures had long thought of returning the copyright to Marvel Entertainment. Since the project was abolished, there was no need to waste 500,000 US dollars in copyright rental fees every year.

It was Alan Horn who took the initiative to stop this matter, because he was keenly aware that Tang En was not as simple as he imagined. For the "Harry Potter" project, Warner... seemed to be out.

Fortunately, this FBI investigation turned Warner's fortunes around. Not only did Dunn Pictures fall into a stalemate, Warner also unexpectedly obtained the right to cooperate with "The Chronicles of Narnia".

What a bumper harvest!

"The Chronicles of Narnia" is much more famous than "Harry Potter"!

Now that the cooperation has been reached, there is no need for him to block the way of "Blade Warrior" to go home.

Warner owns DC comics, so I really don't like the low-level superhero of Blade Warrior.

"And this?" Alan Horn seemed surprised, his brows raised, "Leave this matter to me! Dunn, don't worry, within a week, I promise to let the Blade Warrior go home!"

Tang En showed a "surprised" expression, "Is it true, Mr. Horn?"

"It's true!"

...

On the way back, Isla Fisher was a little sullen, while Tang En was in a good mood and asked with a smile, "What's the matter, Ella? Who made you angry?"

Isla Fisher said angrily: "Tang En, have we... been tricked?"

"What?" Tang En blinked, stunned.

Isla Fisher gritted her teeth and said, "That Alan Horn is not a good person at first glance. It's not enough to get half of the copyright, and he wants to get his hands on the distribution right. Isn't that bullying?"

Tang En laughed out loud.

Isla Fisher stomped her feet angrily, "Are you still in the mood to laugh? I didn't expect you to be so weak. If I were you, I wouldn't bow down to them. How amazing is Warner?"

Tang En shook his head with a smile, looked out the car window, and said softly, "Trick me? Hmph, in this world, people who want to take advantage of me haven't been born yet!"

"Um?"

Isla Fisher's eyes flashed, and his words stopped at his Adam's apple.

Thinking of Tang En's tough character in the past, she seemed to understand half understood, and doubts arose in her heart: "Could it be that... he is setting Warner off? Not like, the film copyright of "The Chronicles of Narnia", but Really..."

Isla Fisher bit her lip, puzzled.