MTL - Heads Up Hollywood-Chapter 73 Both parties have their own abacus

Tang En's tone was very strong, "Mr. Horn, I said that I must get all the copyrights of the entire novel before I can start this film project! Ms. JK Rowling helped her at the most critical moment, but I didn't. The result? She climbed the high branch and kicked Tang En Pictures to the bottom. I don't believe such a partner."

"We will solve this problem!" Alan Horn immediately assured.

Dunn shook his head, "I'm sorry, Mr. Horn, I don't have the habit of handing over the initiative, and Ms. Rowling's behavior is so disappointing. I only hope to get the copyright, and then everything will be done according to the contract, and I will I don't want to deal with such a person."

David Heyman is very embarrassed. He is an Englishman. At the beginning, he relied on his personal connections to win over JK Rowling to put pressure on Dunn Pictures.

But I didn't expect that young Dunn Walker had such a tough attitude.

"Mr. Walker, your request...it's very difficult." David Heyman looked embarrassed.

Dunn shrugged, "I know it's difficult, but this is the premise of our cooperation. I'm sorry, Mr. Heyman, I'm a bit direct, with the strength of Shengri Pictures, if I can't provide some special help, why should I? Want to work with you?"

David Heyman smiled bitterly.

Yes, he has no copyright, no funds, no channels, and he can participate in such a big project with a British face? Why?

Shengri Pictures is not Warner Pictures!

David Heyman sighed, "Well, Mr. Walker, I will try my best to convince JK Rowling to let her sell you the movie rights of the entire set of books."

"It's not an attempt, it's a certainty! This is the premise of whether Dunn Pictures can cooperate with Shengri Pictures and Warner Pictures!" Dunn stared straight at David Heyman.

"Well, I will definitely do this!" David Heyman felt Alan Horn's deep eyes and answered firmly.

Dunn showed a smile and looked at Alan Horn, "Mr. Horn, with this precondition, I think we have the first basis for negotiation."

"What about the second foundation?"

Alan Horn has already understood that what Dunn values ​​is not the benefits of capital, but many external conditions. This makes him very easy, as long as it is not a strict copyright agreement and dividend agreement, it is very simple for Warner.

It's just spending some human resources.

Boards value capital, not intangible assets.

Dunn didn't hide it, "I must have heard of Mr. Horn's energy. I intend to acquire Marvel Entertainment."

Alan Horn frowned immediately.

Marvel... he's all too familiar.

In recent years, Marvel has been in trouble. It was listed at one time, then went bankrupt and delisted, and was acquired privately. Life was difficult.

Alan Horn intended to propose to the board of directors to acquire Marvel Entertainment.

But with the fiasco of "Batman Forever" and "Batman and Robin", superhero movies have become a taboo for Warners. At this time, who would dare to buy this mess of Marvel? Even DC Comics is about to collapse!

Now, after Dunn's mouth has confirmed the news that he is going to acquire Marvel, Alan Horn's eyes have become more and more complicated.

What is this young man thinking?

The market value of Marvel Entertainment Group is not high. With Tang En's strength, it is enough to complete the acquisition. It's just... You bought such a mess, do you really think you have the ability to turn a stone into gold?

These words, Alan Horn is not easy to say clearly, and needless to say, his mission on this trip is to negotiate the cooperation with Dunn Films on the "Harry Potter" project, not to be the savior.

On the contrary, if Dunn acquired Marvel and his funds were tight, he would need Warner's support even more to develop "Harry Potter"!

Careful thinking influenced Alan Horn's thinking, and said with a smile, "Didn't you get the support of CAA?"

Tang En spread his hands and said with a smile: "One more helper means more hope for success."

Alan Horn cheerfully agreed, "Yes, Warner will support your acquisition and ensure that your acquisition will not be raised by your Hollywood counterparts."

"I heard that New Line Cinema and Marvel Entertainment have developed a superhero movie "Blade Runner". The relationship should be good. If they come forward to make peace, it should be very effective." Dunn said with a half-smile.

Alan Horn couldn't help blushing.

"Blade Runner" was released a day later than "My Grand Greek Wedding", which is a real challenge in the ring.

But what about the result?

Killed in seconds!

"My Big Greek Wedding" is a huge hit, and the global box office has reached nearly 250 million US dollars.

But what about "Blade Runner"? It is a miracle that the global box office exceeds 100 million US dollars!

Losing money is doomed.

"Cough cough..." Alan Horn coughed a few times and covered up his embarrassment, "For Marvel, we will send someone to make peace, with the help of CAA and the strength of Time Warner, as long as there is no problem with funding, no After half a year, Marvel will be yours."

Tang En smiled and clapped his hands, "Thank you so much!"

There is no shame in my heart, don't forget, there are another big brokerage firm Endeavor and public relations boss Eli Emanuel behind him. With the joint attack of these three major forces, Marvel Entertainment is determined to win!

……

Because Dunn's two preconditions cannot be reflected in the contract, the strategic cooperation agreement three days later is just the "priority cooperation right" between Dunn Pictures and Warner Pictures on the "Harry Potter" movie project.

In addition to the complicated proportions of copyright, dividends, investment, etc., the content of the contract revolves around "priority".

If Dunn Pictures wants to develop "Harry Potter" in the future, Warner Pictures has the priority to cooperate. And Dunn Films must start the project within two years after obtaining the rights to the full series of "Harry Potter".

Alan Horn's idea is very simple. With the strength of Dunn Films, it is impossible to accumulate enough funds to operate the "Harry Potter" project in a short period of time. At that time, it must cooperate with Warner in accordance with the agreement.

Andrew O'Hare is a veteran of Dunn Films. As a market analyst at Market Judgment 97, he can be sure that once "Harry Potter" is adapted into a movie, it will be a success.

But the boss Dunn's actions made him quite puzzled.

"Boss, do we really want to cooperate with Warner?"

Tang En smiled, "Is there a problem?"

Andrew O'Hare frowned slightly, "Boss, "Harry Potter" will definitely succeed. Our cooperation with Warner is equivalent to sending our money to Warner's arms!"

"Oh?" Tang En raised his eyebrows, "What do you think?"

Andrew O'Hare shook his head, "Boss, in fact, with your influence, if you want to make a movie, there will be many foundations, and even hot money from Asia and Arabia to invest in you. We have no shortage of funds! More importantly, with Their funds to make movies, and the copyright will be in our own hands.”

Dunn Pictures is his home. Andrew O'Hare is really distressed to see Dunn make such a "wrong" decision to send his family's money out.

Tang En looked indifferent, "Yes, everything will be under our control at that time. As long as the first film has accumulated funds, the subsequent filming of Tang En Films can be wholly owned, and there is no need to share the benefits at all."

"Boss, then you are..."

Andrew O'Hare was surprised.

Dunn smiled coldly, "Andrew, do you think that Warner Bros. mobilized many people and sent so many people to negotiate with us, just for the "Harry Potter" movie series?"

Andrew O'Hare widened his eyes, "Isn't it?"

"Harry Potter is just a little-known teenage novel written by the British. How dare Warners be sure that the film will be successful?" Dunn snorted coldly, "They sent executives like Alan Horn just because they wanted to. It's just to reach a strategic partnership with Dunn Pictures."

"boss……"

Andrew O'Hare was at a loss and couldn't understand.

"Andrew, Hollywood is dominated by the six major film companies, do you understand that?"

"Yeah, originally everyone was optimistic about DreamWorks, but... hey!" Andrew O'Hare sighed heavily, "Even DreamWorks has suffered so many times, and it can only rely on Universal, it's really too difficult for independent film companies to get along. "

Dunn nodded, "Then can you predict the future of DreamWorks?"

"Future?" Andrew O'Hair's pupils slowly contracted and he pondered slowly, "Maybe...they will be acquired by Paramount."

"That's right!" Dunn drank it decisively, and then raised the corners of his mouth with a half-smile, "Andrew, do you understand Warner Bros' plan this time?"

In just a split second~www.novelbuddy.com~ Andrew O'Hare felt cold sweat break out, and said incredulously, "You mean... Warner Bros. is planning to acquire Dunn Pictures?"

The corners of Tang En's mouth twitched, and he said indifferently: "First, simple cooperation on individual projects, then the company's shareholding, in-depth cooperation, and finally a complete acquisition. Warner Bros. wants to deal with Tang En Pictures in the same way as it did with New Line Cinema."

"This this……"

Andrew O'Hare knows Dunn's ambitions, which is more evident through his acquisition of Marvel Entertainment.

only……

Time Warner is the Big Mac!

Seeing Andrew O'Hare's astonished look, Dunn smiled and patted his shoulder, "Don't worry, DreamWorks can't break the monopoly of the six major Hollywood studios, it doesn't mean I can't either!"

Andrew O'Hare naturally had no doubts about Dunn. Dunn was not only his boss, but also his benefactor. "But Warner... We signed a contract."

Tang En laughed loudly, "What a nonsense contract, it's just a 'priority cooperation right'!"

Andrew O'Hare blinked, "Huh?"

Tang En lowered his voice and smiled mysteriously, "In order to fulfill the contract, first of all, Tang En Films needs to find a partner!"

"You mean... we operate the Harry Potter project independently?"

Andrew O'Hare finally understood Dunn's plan. He didn't plan to cooperate with Warner to develop "Harry Potter" at all. Instead, he took advantage of this negotiation to make the other party agree to two demands. This is to play Warner Brothers with applause. In the middle!

"But... do we have that much money?"

"money?"

The corners of Tang En's mouth curled slightly, "The problem of funds will never be a problem!"