Heads Up Hollywood

"Song of Marvel" sung by Dunn and Natalie was nominated for a Grammy for Best Single of the Year.

Because of this, the Grammy also sent out an invitation, wanting Twain to perform on stage on the day of the awards ceremony!

Tang En refused without hesitation.

He knows how much he has. He has never sung in public and has no stage performance experience.

Besides, there was Natalie.

Natalie's singing skills, singing at the Grammys, will definitely make a big joke. She is the queen of Oscar, and she can't afford to lose this person.

On December 13th, Twain spent her 13th birthday with little Taylor.

On the same day, Roy Disney made a public statement through the "New York Times" that he wanted to terminate the "Save Disney" campaign!

"Facts have proved that Eisner's work ability is better than I imagined...In the past half a year, Disney has been in serious turmoil, which was caused by my misunderstanding, and I have to take responsibility for it... ...it's time for this to end and I hope Disney gets better and better..."

Once the statement was issued, all the waiting and confusion between New Universal and Disney were resolved.

Roy Disney conceded defeat, and Robert Iger cut off the possibility of staying in Disney.

On December 18, another fantasy commercial blockbuster was released - "The Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers"!

Warner Bros. and New Line Films launched an overwhelming publicity for this, and all movie fans who pay attention to entertainment news will not miss this annual masterpiece.

However, for the Hollywood industry, an even more exciting news happened on this day!

New Global Group has appointed three executives in a row—Group President and CEO Robert Iger, Group Vice President, Chairman and CEO of Tourism and Consumer Products Department Andrew Mooney, President of Tourism and Consumer Products Department Bob Chapek.

In fact, it is not surprising that New Universal accepts its executives. The whole of Hollywood knows that New Universal is reorganizing its business, and there will definitely be a large number of personnel transfers.

There is just one thing that no one thought of.

The three newly appointed people are all from Disney!

This is amazing!

Michael Eisner let go of Robert Iger, everyone can understand, after all, Roy Disney lost.

But what about Andrew Mooney?

Isn't he Michael Eisner's confidant? Last year, Eisner even said that the next step would be to promote him to become a senior vice president of Disney and become one of his successors.

Why did you get fired in the blink of an eye?

And then hired by New Universal?

What is even more exaggerated is Bob Chapek. Although his position in Disney is not too high, he is only the vice president of the tourism and vacation department, but doesn't Michael Eisner know the deep meaning of this?

The biggest competitor of Disneyland is Universal Studios!

Did Michael Eisner kneel down to Twain?

How could even this kind of talent be let go?

With such a personnel appointment, the whole of Hollywood fell into panic.

So this creates an illusion.

Disney...

It seems that he has become the follower of New Universal!

In April, Disney’s stock price experienced a wave of growth, because Disney and Tang En Pictures reached a strategic cooperation to jointly develop a live-action movie of Disney animation, and obtained the copyright of "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "Wisdom and Braveness". broadcast rights;

At the end of November, Disney's stock price rose sharply again, because of the new cooperation between Disney and New Universal, Twain handed over "American Idol" to ABC!

All indications are that Tang En has shown more and more control over Disney.

Even Disney's executives, as long as Tang En has his eye, can easily poach them.

Disney has become a skills training school for sending talents to New Universal!

...

Tang En was very satisfied.

Robert Iger resigned voluntarily and joined New Universal; Andrew Mooney was fired by Disney and joined New Universal; Bob Chapek was even simpler, it was Twain who directly "stealed the contract" Operation, abruptly dug into New Universal...

Tang En was in a good mood.

At present, the top management of the New Universal Group has been basically completed, except for Kevin Turner, the vice president of Wal-Mart.

If he really doesn't want to come, Tang En has already thought about it, why not help Reed Hastings, anyway, he is temporarily in charge of the Interactive Entertainment Department during this time, and his work performance is very good.

As for some other group vice presidents and heads of administrative departments, Barry Diller will be in charge.

It was enough for Dunn to hold the four major business departments and the finance department in his hands.

"Bob, I'm very happy that you can help me!" Dunn warmly invited Robert Iger into the office.

Robert Iger was a bit bitter, "I should thank you for being able to find a job so quickly."

Tang En smiled, reached out and patted his shoulder, and said earnestly, "Bob, believe me, what Disney can give you, New Universal can give you! What Disney can't give you, New Universal can give too!"

"Um?"

Robert Iger was a smart man, and he immediately heard some deep meaning from Tang En's words.

Tang En said lightly: "Barry Diller is outstanding, this is a reality, but he is already 60 years old this year, this is also a reality."

Although he didn't speak clearly, Robert Iger had already understood, and his face immediately showed a bit of excitement, "Mr. Walker, this... this... I am flattered!"

Tang En smiled and shook his head, "Bob, you are humble. I have dealt with Disney for many years, and I know your ability. I can even give you a guarantee now that as long as Barry Diller retires, The CEO position is yours!"

Robert Iger's cold heart after failing to compete for Disney's CEO suddenly became hot again.

The CEO of New Universal seems to be more attractive than the CEO of Disney!

In terms of potential, New Universal is much bigger than Disney!

Not to mention other things, just one imax company has the prospect of rewriting the Hollywood movie model!

"Trust me, I will not let you down!"

Robert Iger stared at Tang En, and made a promise firmly.

Tang En smiled slightly. He had experience in his previous life. He wasn't worried about Robert Iger at all, and said, "For now, we are Disney's partners. Professionalize the relationship."

"You can rest assured, you are my role model." Robert Iger flattered me lightly.

Tang En nodded, "Also, you know about Viacom. But you used to work for Disney. Now, you represent the interests of New Universal. We want to fight against Viacom. Trouble, might as well take Disney as a backing."

"I know."

Robert Iger nodded.

Although Tang En's statement is cruel, this is the reality, so what if they are partners? If Disney really falls behind, New Universal may make things worse.

"Well, Lei Shidong, what have you heard?"

Robert Iger hesitated for a moment and said hesitantly: "The rumors are not credible, but I think we should be prepared. Once Redstone really makes up his mind to fight decisively and sacrifices Blockbuster, our losses will probably be far greater. Far more than the USA TV network.”

The United States is a country that attaches great importance to intellectual property rights. Third-party companies must pay copyright fees for commercial operations of intellectual property rights such as movies, music, games, books, and comics.

Blockbuster leases 45%-55% of the movie videotape and disc revenue to the movie distributor. If it is a popular new film, such as "Spiderman", "Unsinkable", "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", "Fast and Furious", "Resident Evil", etc., the distributor's share will be higher, which can exceed 65%!

That's a lot of money!

And it's tax-free!

New Universal owns the copyrights of more than 3,600 movies, as well as TV programs such as "Six Feet Under", "The Wire", "Band of Brothers", and "American Idol". Net income of $600 million.

Among them, Blockbuster can contribute 400 million US dollars!

If Redstone really dared to use Blockbuster to grab New Universal's neck, it would definitely be a huge loss.

"Baishida?" Tang En's mouth curled up, and he sneered a few times, "Lei Shidong had better not make any foolish tricks, he will definitely not be able to play tricks that kill the fish and break the net!"

"Um?"

"He is an old fish, but I am a new net! If you fight with me, even if the fish dies, the net will not break!"

Robert Iger looked at Tang En's slightly arrogant and confident aura, and unconsciously felt a little certainty in his heart.

Maybe……

Lei Shidong is really no match for Tang En!

In front of such a sharp and enterprising young man, the old Lei Shidong has indeed retired and returned home to take care of himself.

"Yeah, he better not be stupid!"

Robert Iger said sincerely.

...

MGM is really miserable.

A total of 23 films were produced this year, more than Paramount, Universal, and Disney. However, there are still 13 films whose North American box office failed to exceed US$1 million.

"Wind Talker", which was heavily invested, only had a box office of 40 million US dollars in North America, and it was completely unstoppable.

This year, say at least a loss of 400 million U.S. dollars!

It depends on whether "007: Die Another Day" can save the world.

Unexpectedly, when "007 Die Another Day" was released, the popularity of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" had not faded.

After "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was released for a month and attracted US$270 million in the North American market, after the popularity was greatly reduced, "The Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers" followed up.

All the high-level executives of MGM want to cry but have no tears!

Within three weeks of its release, "007: Die Another Day" earned US$120 million in the North American box office and US$100 million in the overseas box office. According to this estimate, the global box office exceeded US$300 million without any problems.

There is no doubt that "007: Die Another Day" will be MGM's highest-grossing movie this year!

Will make a fortune!

However, compared with the huge loss, it is just a drop in the bucket.

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and "Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers" are too appealing, and "007: Die Another Day" can only survive in the cracks.

Recently, the big boss of MGM and gambling tycoon Kirk Kerkorian has made it clear that as long as the price is right, he is willing to sell MGM again!