Hollywood Domination Chapter 399: Warner VS Disney

Although the wishful thinking of entering the Chinese market seems to be ineffective in the short term, for the film association, it can be regarded as a staged progress to be able to directly obtain the promise of the Secretary of State. It is nothing more than using the financial aid offensive to make this matter a higher priority in the government's actions. For big companies such as Warner, they can guarantee that the Chinese market will be further opened up in the next few years, which is initially able to satisfy their appetite. Quite good, sincere enough, and if she didn't lie, her background in China should be extremely hard, and she is an authoritative China hand, so whether it is the two Jeffs of Warner, or Christopher Dodd and other associations None of the officials were dissatisfied with her—after the dinner, a group of bigwigs from the film and television industry moved to the bar lounge in the hotel for a drink. During this period, Christopher invited her to participate in the regular meeting of the association half a month later, and intentionally let her Give an introductory speech on the Chinese market.

Whether they have specific powers or not, industry associations are always a good thing, and no one would reject people who want to increase their popularity on such occasions. Of course, Jenny readily agreed—among the actors of her generation, there is a United Nations-level actor. There are not many people with the title of ambassador, and Angelina Jolie is one of them. However, in terms of the gold content of the title itself, if she can successfully enter the association's board of directors, then the potential benefits she and Dameng will definitely get are greater than those of the United Nations. Ambassadors are much more plentiful, especially when it comes to overseas distribution. The film association itself has contacts that ordinary filmmakers can't get in touch with: it can be said that compared with Ding Shi Ding Mao Shi Mao's works themselves, the film Today's distribution and marketing work is to rely on "Lu Zi", but if you want "Lu Ziye", you have to rely on mixing, bragging, and hacking.

Before, although Dameng was also a member of the Film Association, Jenny had several conversations with Christopher as an actor, but this is definitely no better than the topic of China now. In a small party in the evening lounge, she had a very speculative conversation with Christopher and the two Jeffs, while Cesare mainly chatted with Robert—this also made Jeff Robinov’s mind more lively, He felt that Washington did not come in vain this time.

"What do you think, Jeff?" On the car back to his hotel, he offered his observations, "Is the rift between Jennifer and Disney likely to widen—from tonight Judging from the performance of Bob and Jennifer, the relationship between the two of them seems to be relatively distant."

"Well, I feel it too." Bewkes reversed his mild smile and showed a bit of deepness, "Due to the close relationship between Big Dream and Disney, Disney's movies have not been able to be seen in China for several years. Simultaneously, this must be a hurdle in Robert's heart after the big sale of "Avatar". What's more noteworthy is that Robert took the initiative to bring Jennifer from Los Angeles. During the several-hour flight, they had plenty of time to communicate, but Jennifer should have said nothing, but in the end chose to share this secret that no one can take away with everyone in public—from this point of view, her guard against Bob should have turned into feelings: if I wouldn't be surprised if you said she hated Robert emotionally."

"It's not surprising, the Disney headquarters is already preparing for "John Carter on Mars." Robinov forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart, and analyzed in a steady tone, "With the current situation of Big Dream Development potential and connections, even if she leaves Disney, she can do well, of course she doesn't have to endure Disney's savage interference. As long as Warner can maintain a stable environment, signing a near-exclusive cooperation contract like Legendary shouldn't be a problem Difficult."

Legendary Entertainment and Dune Entertainment are partners of Warner. These film production companies signed exclusive cooperation contracts with Warner. For example, in the next four years, Legendary will deliver 15 works to Warner Warner released, and when the number is full, the two parties can extend the contract, and Legend can also find other partners, so that small film companies will have a lot of freedom, and they will not feel too strong psychologically. Regardless of whether Big Dream breaks up with Disney and becomes an independent film company, or Jennifer starts her own studio independently, Warner intends to adopt this kind of cooperation method-the blood-sweat contract does not belong to this man with a wide range of people and a lot of money As a gold medal producer and actress who can act, fight, and distribute, Warner can only consider such generous conditions to tempt Jennifer.

"It's not time to think about this yet," Bix shook his head, but he wasn't as optimistic as Robinov—it didn't seem like Robinov urgently needed this achievement to ensure that he was in the top position, his mentality Be more objective. "Jennifer is 29 years old, of course, she has the temper of an artist—"

Thinking of how she proudly boasted that a certain big shot was her fan at the dinner table just now, the two Jeffs laughed: If it weren't for the fact that the Chinese market is so closed and special, and Jennifer does enjoy the privilege , This kind of words sounded too much like bragging on the wine table. ——However, Jennifer's life experience is also quite bizarre to ordinary people. This kind of thing happened to her, and everyone can accept it naturally. The important person, the prince of the United Arab Emirates chased after? It's not uncommon for such a legend to have a heavyweight fan or two.

However, of course, Robinov will not think that Jennifer is a stupid person because of her pride. As an artist, her naivety and exaggeration are justifiable, but this does not mean that she will be completely emotional and leave Disney For such a big matter, Jennifer will definitely consider it carefully, and will not make a hasty decision just because she and Robert seem to be at odds. ——In Bix’s view, if Jennifer is to be recruited, the focus should still be on her husband, Cesare Vigeri.

"Sure, she has the temperament of an artist, but she is also a cool industrialist," Bix said. "Notice the intimacy of Cesare and Roberto? This young man is a big The actual person in charge of the dream movie, when Jennifer is out shooting movies all the year round, the opinion of this chief executive must be taken into consideration by her, and even her priority element - you have to learn to get rid of the halo, Jeff, although Everyone is telling you that Dameng's success is inseparable from her - the newspapers, magazines and TV interviews carry the same message, but what you have to see is that she is just a girl who just barely graduated from high school. Acting? She is indeed talented, this is undeniable. But continuous film investment, capital operation, her career planning..."

His tone was a bit meaningful, "Think about it, from a common sense, whose idea is more likely to be this?"

"You mean, Cesare Vijri is the decision maker behind the series of investments made by Dameng?" Robinov asked with some surprise, "Not just an excellent executive?"

"How can an excellent executive get a large amount of equity in Dameng?" Bix snorted, "Think about his job changes. From caa to Dameng, he immediately became the CEO, and he immediately led The company continues to make investments, and Dameng has not even experienced any personnel changes during this period... Think about it, Jeff, you are also a senior executive, is this phenomenon possible?"

No, generally speaking, changes in the company's top management will bring about a corresponding transfer of personnel rights. Sare was really airborne, and there would have been a person similar to the general manager before that. After the promotion channel was cut off, it was almost inevitable that he and his team would leave. Unless... Cesare has always been in charge, and his departure from CAA is just to end his state of affairs. And if you think about it this way, it is very likely that he holds a large share of the equity, and it is even possible that this company was co-founded by him and Jennifer, or he started it under the guise of Jennifer.

The logic chain was woven and shuttled in Robinov's mind like lightning, "In this way, maybe Jennifer is just a puppet, and Cesare is the one who keeps his word?"

"I prefer them to be a partnership, Jennifer has the ability to make movies, and Cesare is more focused on company operations." Bewkes said, "So Jennifer has to pay attention to her opinion—her The husband is not the nugget boy described by the outside world, but her bole and benefactor, and also her indispensable partner. Without him, she may not be able to form a company and control it, at most she can only be reduced to a senior management Filmmakers, leave the most profits to the major film companies, instead of completely monopolizing it like it is now."

"But the relationship between the Vijeri family and Disney has always been very close, especially Cesare's mother, Virginia, who has been a good friend of Robert's for many years." Robinov frowned, "In this regard, Our connections are a little shallower, so we can only make some connections in a roundabout way."

"Warner's board of directors also has members of the Schmidt family - his biological father's surname is Schmidt." Nove was secretly happy: It seems that Bewkes really attaches great importance to the poaching of Dameng. "Although Cesare doesn't have much contact with him, all we need is an excuse to get close—let's start with the merchandise of "Codename Shero". It's up to you to contact Jennifer, and I will ask Schmidt Mr. Cesare contacted Cesare to see if they have any disagreements on this project, and what is the attitude of Disney... For this project, we can make no money or even lose a little money. Moving inside Warner will represent a huge amount of profit."

The company leverage he is talking about refers to allowing Dameng to raise funds, with Warner taking the majority stake, or signing a cooperation contract similar to Dune and Legend, and earning a huge amount of commission through the distribution of Dameng's movies. Of course, if Disney is willing to sell the stock, no matter how high the valuation is, Warner will definitely be willing to take over.

"Understood." Robinov finally couldn't suppress his excitement—with Bewkes, he would undoubtedly have more room to play, and even, from the other party's faint promise, He can feel that as long as he can handle this matter well, the position of president of Warner Entertainment should not be far away from him...

After finishing this important dinner for the entire industry, Bix flew back to New York early the next morning, and left his business jet to Robinov to go to Los Angeles, pursuing big dreams while the iron is hot, Robinov is also unwilling to waste time. Although he did not invite Jennifer to go to New York with him on a special plane (that would be too conspicuous), he kept an eye out and learned about it from the airport. The whereabouts of Robert and his party, they only landed on Lax with their front and rear feet, and without wasting a minute, they called Jennifer: the last time I contacted, Jennifer's caliber has not yet started to consider peripheral development The problem is that Warner is the competitor who proposes preferential terms first. Jeff is confident that Marvel or Disney will never propose more favorable terms than this. He is determined to win this contract.

"Hey, Jennifer," he greeted with a relaxed tone after the call was connected.

"Ah! It's you, Jeff." However, Jennifer's flustered and low tone made Jeff's heart sink suddenly, "I was just about to call you—— I just got off the plane—about the peripheral development of "Code Shero" you mentioned earlier..."

Her tone was a little sour, and she vividly expressed her unhappiness, grievance and helplessness, "You know, Robert and I flew back together... Anyway, on the plane just now, we... I have already done Decided, Dameng should choose Marvel to cooperate, I am very sorry, I can only let you down..."

In fact, since she talked about this matter, Jeff has already guessed the direction of the matter. Of course, his mood is not very good, but he soon warmed up a lot because of Jennifer's tone: Her words reveal too much information, what kind of atmosphere will the conversation on the plane be like? Robert was dissatisfied because of the dinner, and forcibly obtained the development rights of "Code Shero" as punishment? Cesare on Robert's side? It seems that Bewkes guessed right, Cesare's right to speak is indeed very important, and the conflict between Jennifer and Robert has almost completely surfaced...

"I see," Jeff said quickly, instead of getting angry, he comforted Jennifer, "This is just a character of Kelly, or just a world, and we still have many opportunities to cooperate. Don't you? Don't worry, Jennifer, Warner will continue to support the "Code Shero" series as always, regardless of the grievances between Marvel and DC, business is business..."

Under his comfort, Jennifer's tone became a little clearer and more intimate than before, "Oh, thank you, Jeff, you know, I was really afraid that you would be angry with me..."

Very good. Although I didn't get the right to adapt peripherals, there is no doubt that the relationship with Jennifer is deeper than before-and judging from Jennifer's tone, she and Cesare are by no means outsiders. It looks so harmonious. If the rift in career can (fortunately) extend to life, if Jennifer wants to break up with Cesare, this will be a very good opportunity for Warner: Bix said big dream Perhaps most of the good movies in the film are from Cesare, but he does not think so because he has more contact with Jennifer. At least the project "Monroe's Week" is Jennifer's own idea from beginning to end, and Warner needs What matters is Jennifer's ability to make movies. It would be even better if she left alone. A strong company is the second choice...

"Of course I can understand your difficulties, Jennifer..." After comforting Jennifer with sweet words, Jeff said jokingly. "Okay, I guess I should give Kevin a congratulatory call-he probably doesn't know anything now, doesn't he? Maybe this good news of pie in the sky is still from me behind the scenes of DC The big boss came to give him..."