Heads Up Hollywood

Redstone owns less than 7% of Viacom. But he controls more than 70% of the voting power through a holding company.

Therefore, in the Viacom Group, Redstone can do what he says and has the power to make decisions.

But Blockbuster was spun off, without the control of the holding company, Lei Shidong has lost the right to speak to Blockbuster, and is only a small shareholder.

According to the normal logic, it is impossible for Pepsi to show up for such a big event.

On the one hand, he pays attention to his own face; on the other hand, his influence on Blockbuster is indeed no longer as strong as it used to be, he is not in his position, and he does not plan for politics.

Lei Shidong took the initiative to communicate with New Global this time, and wanted to resolve the intensified price war between Netflix and Blockbuster, which was mainly the result of a series of chain reactions.

Most of Viacom's shareholders are also Blockbuster's shareholders.

Recently, Redstone fired President Mel Kamasin, and if he wants to arrange a new management structure, he needs to be approved by other members of the board of directors.

Even if he has absolute control, Viacom really can't mess up anymore. It is necessary to take some measures to calm down, to quell the civil unrest in Viacom as soon as possible, and to restore confidence to investors.

So, this is actually a transaction.

Redstone made his debut for Blockbuster in exchange for the strong support of Viacom's internal shareholders and directors to strengthen reforms.

But I didn't expect that New Universal would refuse to make a statement!

Lei Shidong will naturally not be reconciled.

"The North American box office of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" has exceeded 100 million?" Lei Shidong's face was calm when he heard such a report, but the corners of his eyebrows were slightly raised.

"This book is so popular, it drives the sales of the movie. The movie's good performance also drives the continuous popularity of the movie. This is a complementary promotion." Brad Gray, the newly appointed chairman of Paramount, made a very objective analysis .

"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was released for 7 days, and the North American box office exceeded 130 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office reached 310 million U.S. dollars.

For Paramount, there is only envy, jealousy and hatred.

"What about your big project?" Lei Shidong asked calmly.

Brad Gray said: ""The Unfortunate Adventures of Raymond Snicket" is scheduled for the end of July next year, which can avoid "The Incredibles" at the end of May and "Pirate League" at the beginning of July. 2: Dead Man's Chest, and of course the Christmas version of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". We have the highest insurance factor when it is released at this stage."

Lei Shidong disliked this kind of evasive and cowardly behavior, but he knew that there was nothing he could do.

In the movie box office market, Tang En could no longer suppress it.

The whole of Hollywood together may not be able to curb his strong momentum.

"This big project has a vital role not only for Paramount, but for Viacom as a whole. I need foolproof results!"

Redstone is not reconciled to sinking, he has been planning the revival of Viacom.

First broke up Blockbuster, then fired Mel Kamasin.

Next, it will rely on the efforts of several important business sectors such as CBS, Paramount, MTV, and Black Entertainment.

In the entertainment industry, the most profitable industry is television; however, the most powerful industry is movies.

Why?

Television is the economic center of the entertainment industry; movies are the political center of the entertainment industry!

Hollywood is the export window of American culture!

Therefore, the revival of Paramount plays a vital role in the overall strategic structure of Viacom Group!

If Paramount rises, Viacom will definitely rise; if Paramount continues to slump, then Viacom... will also decline day by day.

After listening to Brad Gray's assurances, Redstone let him go.

Sitting alone in the office, meditating for a long time.

Then, he called Tang En directly.

This is the first time the two have spoken on the phone in over a year!

"Summer? Are you all right?"

On the other end of the phone, Tang En's voice came from a beating.

Summer...was Summer Redstone's name.

But what is Lei Shidong's identity and status?

Don't look at these, the age is there, he is already over eighty years old!

Even people like Jack Welch, Bill Gates, and President Bush Jr., should respectfully address him as "Mr. Redstone" when they see him!

Calling him by his first name in an extremely rude manner like Tang En's is really too much!

Lei Shidong held back his anger, and said in a calm tone: "Well, I'm still alive."

"Hehe, congratulations."

Tang En said without any pain.

Lei Shidong almost died of anger!

Tang En didn't give him a chance, so he just blocked the conversation, and said flatly: "There is no need to say more about Netflix and Blockbuster. Before the price war, I sent someone to say hello to you, that's right Right? So, if you do something, don’t regret it! At least, I’ve never regretted it!"

Lei Shidong said in a deep voice: "The matter of Blockbuster has nothing to do with me. I called today mainly to talk about another matter."

When Viacom was in such a difficult situation, Redstone never bowed to Tang En.

Just want him to bow his head just because of a little thing about Blockbuster?

Impossible!

He couldn't get rid of that old face when he bowed his head to a brat who was younger than his grandson.

"Oh? Tell me."

"MGM's delisting process is almost over, right?"

Tang En didn't need to hide anything, he said calmly: "Hurry up, there are two more months."

Redstone said meaningfully: "Viacom was also interested in acquiring MGM at one time, but our evaluation department believes that spending 3 billion US dollars to acquire MGM will take huge risks. MGM has been in deficit for years. Bad performance, hard to save."

Tang En smiled, "Diamonds are diamonds only in the hands of Americans. In Africa, where they are mined, they are broken stones in the hands of natives."

Lei Shidong almost vomited blood.

This Dunn is too much!

Are you mocking me for being a native African?

"Okay, it really is a fearsome future generation!" Lei Shidong has not been so angry for many years, suppressing his anger, "If my news is correct, you bought MGM, and you want to close that label, right?"

"Um?"

Tang En's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately calmed down from the cynicism.

Lei Shidong snorted softly: "MGM is a century-old label, and it has a very special meaning to Hollywood. Whether it is USC or Oscar, they all have a deep connection with MGM. If it weren't for this, MGM Gaomei has been tortured by Kerkorian for decades, and I am afraid that it has long since disappeared from the stage of history like RKO.”

Tang En narrowed his eyes and said in a bad tone, "What do you mean?"

Lei Shidong said indifferently: "It's nothing else, if you need help, please feel free to ask. Those old guys in Hollywood, I have some friendship, a little thin. When you close the MGM label, There is no need to suffer too much public opinion pressure."

Tang En understood it as soon as he heard it.

This is a threat!

Lei Shidong has friendship with many old guys, he can follow the trend, and he can also go against the trend!

If Twain does not make concessions on the matter of Netflix and Blockbuster, then Redstone is likely to create obstacles for Twain on the matter of MGM.

Although the words are not broken, the meaning is clear.

Tang En's face suddenly became gloomy, "Is this a deal?"

Lei Shidong said indifferently: "How to understand it depends on you."

Tang En sneered, "Is it a deal or a threat?"

Lei Shidong frowned and warned: "Little guy, don't be so angry!"

Tang En laughed angrily at his words of relying on the old to sell the old, paused, and said with a broken smile: "Mr. Lei Shidong, your proposal really interests me. How about it, give me three days, I will consider it." one time."

Lei Shidong was taken aback for a moment, he really didn't expect Tang En's attitude to change so quickly, "Yes, no problem!"

The corner of Tang En's mouth curled into a sneer, and he said casually: "Oh, by the way, tonight at the West Hollywood Hotel, the New Universal Women's Rights Protection Foundation will hold its first public fundraising event for celebrities from all walks of life in Hollywood. Activities. If you have time, you can also participate."

"Protection of women's rights?"

Lei Shidong frowned.

As an old man in his eighties, as a man who came from the era when patriarchy was prevalent, he is both disgusted and disgusted by the word "feminist".

"Forget it." Lei Shidong responded lightly, "I hope you can raise more funds and help women fight for more rights."

Tang En laughed loudly, and said pointedly: "Don't worry, it will be soon!"

...

"Twain, do you not like me anymore?"

Little Taylor tugged on Tang En's arm tearfully, looking aggrieved, I felt sorry for him.

Tang En had a headache, "Who said that? I've been busy with work these days, so I haven't come to see you often. No, I'll come whenever I have time?"

Little Taylor turned a deaf ear to her mother's warning and pouted, "But you didn't take me to see this year's Victoria's Secret show!"

Twain did not attend this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

On the one hand, it was because the Japanese girls Nagasawa Masami and Aragaki Yui just came over in those few days, and they were very attractive; on the other hand, Tang En raised two Australian supermodels Megan Gale and Milan in Los Angeles. Da Kerr, the interest in supermodels is not as strong as in previous years.

"I'll stop talking, I'm too busy with work." Of course Tang En couldn't tell little Luoli the truth, so he coaxed her with a smile, "Haven't we all been to the Victoria's Secret show several times, today, I'll take you to attend one We have never been to important occasions."

"Really?"

Little Taylor jumped up for joy, his eyes shining like jewels.

Tang En fondled her head, "Of course!"

"Where are you going?"

"The West Hollywood Hotel is a fundraiser for a foundation. At that time, the big stars in Hollywood, especially the female stars, will almost all be there. It's much more beautiful than the Victoria's Secret show."

"I'm going! I'm going!"

Little Taylor jumped excitedly, smiling like a flower.

Her mother, Andrea Swift, came over from the kitchen in surprise, "Twain, you brought her on such an important occasion..."

"It's okay!" Tang En waved his hands, "She's a little girl, just like my sister."

For such a formal occasion, Tang En definitely couldn't bring any messy women to attend, except for Natalie, Taylor Swift was also suitable, she was still a little girl.

There will be no objection.

Unexpectedly, little Taylor's white and tender fist hit Tang En's face, and said fiercely: "I'm not your sister! Hmph!"

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