When someone in later generations evaluated Phantom Media’s series of actions during this period, they gave them four words: Extremely crazy!
If they hadn't seen the outcome, they would have even rated this situation as self-destructive!
After removing Barry Winkler from all his positions at ABC and agreeing to the resignations of nearly half of ABC executives, Phantom Media once again issued a shocking statement!
"In view of the development prospects of Oceanwide Cinemas and the limited number of theaters, Oceanwide Cinemas has decided to stop cooperation with some independent production companies from now on and select higher-quality films to enter Oceanwide Cinemas.
Bring more joy to the movie fans!"
Subsequently, Oceanwide Cinemas’ statement listed a list of independent production companies that are prohibited from cooperation!
As soon as this statement came out, it once again caused an uproar, because everyone discovered that these independent production companies on the list were all companies that had issued a statement some time ago denouncing the monopoly of Phantom Media!
This is Chi Guoguo's revenge, blatant and without any cover-up!
"The madness of Phantom Media continues!"--"The New York Times" continued to report on this matter.
In the report, the "New York Times" pointed out that as the largest theater chain company in North America and Canada, it is impossible to support the size of Oceanwide Cinemas simply by relying solely on the movies produced by Phantom Pictures, and these
Sources from independent studios are actually a great addition.
Nowadays, Oceanwide Cinemas has stopped cooperating with these independent production companies, which means that they will not have sufficient film sources. Without sufficient film sources, it means that Oceanwide Cinemas will suffer losses.
Condition.
The "New York Times" report is also very detailed. It lists that if this is the case, Oceanwide Cinemas' annual losses will be at least US$200 million!
This does not include the losses incurred by Oceanwide Cinemas if it is making money. In this way, the losses of Oceanwide Cinemas will reach at least US$500 million or more every year!
Coupled with the previous high-level turmoil at the ABC Television Network, even though the ABC Television Network has announced new management, everyone knows that destruction is always more difficult than construction, so the turmoil at the ABC Television Network is just the beginning. In this
During this period, ABC Television Network's losses will also be calculated in units of one billion US dollars!
At the end of the report, the New York Times wrote: The Phantom is on the road to self-destruction in a way that outsiders cannot understand!
Just after Phantom Media issued this statement, the other seven major Hollywood companies also issued statements one after another, expressing their welcome to independent production companies to distribute in their own companies.
This is the rhythm that will kill you when you mess up!
In the past, because Phantom Media owns Oceanwide Cinemas, the largest cinema chain company in North America, it has always suppressed several other studios in distributing movies. Now, Phantom Media has destroyed the Great Wall and canceled these and other movies.
Of course they are going to pick up the slack when it comes to cooperation with independent production companies!
And those independent production companies that have been blocked are also clamoring at this time: They will not bow to the Phantom. They are not a certain person, but an alliance. As long as they cooperate, they will be a huge force. They have enough
The ability to resist the oppression of the Phantom!
But just as they were sharpening their knives and preparing to attack Phantom, Fengge Cinemas, the largest theater chain company in Europe, South America and Asia, also announced: In order to develop European, South American and Asian movies, in the next few years, Europe
, Fengge Cinemas in three continents, South America and Asia, will systematically cut down on some Hollywood movies, especially those movies released by independent production companies that do not have box office guarantees!
Hollywood’s alliance of independent production companies is in collective confusion!
The scope of the war has spread!
For Hollywood independent production companies, in addition to the North American movie box office, the two most important incomes are European art film theaters and the video tape market.
The three are like a tripod, they complement each other and are indispensable!
In North America, they have lost the support of Oceanwide Cinemas, the largest cinema chain company in North America and Canada. Although the other seven major theater companies have also issued statements, everyone knows that there is a carrot and a pitfall, with the support of Oceanwide Cinemas, and without the support of Oceanwide Cinemas
The support of Oceanwide Cinemas makes a big difference.
If all the film sources of independent production companies are concentrated in other theater companies, it will inevitably cause congestion. It is not up to anyone to decide which company's film will be released at that time, and the release time will also be
It will be compressed due to the sudden increase in film sources.
There are already losses here that outsiders cannot see.
But what makes them even more uncomfortable is the sudden statement from European Fengge Cinemas. Everyone knows that Europe is a big market for art films. If they lose the support of Fengge Cinemas, their income will be further compressed.
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The most important thing is that the European and Asian markets are different from the North American markets. Oceanwide Cinemas has lost the film sources of these independent production companies and will definitely face a situation where there are not enough film sources for release. However, the European and Asian markets are different.
, instead of films from these independent studios, they can release films from local film companies.
There is no loss at all...
Both legs of the current tripod have been damaged to varying degrees, so it is impossible for the other one to be immune.
Now it seems that Phantom Media is trying to compete with these independent production companies to see who can afford the expense!
It is true that in terms of the amount of losses, Phantom Media is definitely higher than those independent production companies, but the size of the two parties is different. Oceanwide Cinemas loses hundreds of millions every year, and they have the powerful Phantom Media behind them to give them blood transfusions. Who can
Everyone knows how strong Phantom Media’s ability to attract money has been in recent years.
But when it comes to these independent production companies, not to mention hundreds of millions, even a few million may immediately put them on the edge of bankruptcy...
Almost all independent production companies rely on bank loans to survive...
When things have developed to this point, everyone understands that things have gradually gotten out of everyone's control. No one thought that Phantom Media would be so powerful.
The most important thing is that Phantom Media also found powerful foreign aid, catching everyone off guard!
Within the Alliance of Independent Production Companies, dark clouds are gathering at this time, and cries continue...
Because they felt powerless at this time. When changes disrupted all their plans, they no longer knew how to deal with it!
"What should we do now?" The boss of an independent production company said solemnly, looking around with a sinister look.
No one responded, and no one knew what to do?
Now they can neither advance nor retreat!
There is no better way forward, and the Phantom of Retreat has rejected their negotiations!
"I don't believe that Phantom Media can cover up the sky with one hand. Let's go to the parade and organize all employees of all companies to protest and march. Phantom Media is driving us to death!"
"Yes, everyone must not be in civil strife now. Only by uniting can we win. And don't forget that the federal government has not taken action yet. It remains to be seen whether Phantom Media can survive. What we have to do now is
Build momentum, the bigger the better.”
However, facts have proven that when a group forms an alliance because of interests, they will eventually make the alliance between them fragile because of interests.
Although everyone knows that unity may be the best way, never think about testing human nature, because human nature is selfish.
So now even though some people are shouting for unity and marching in protest, many people are still starting to consider the way out in private!
Even so, the parade was still held as scheduled. Many people held protest signs and walked on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, shouting protest slogans...
Compared to the loud protests from independent production companies, the seven established Hollywood companies fell into collective silence at this time.
Apart from a previous statement to accept film sources from independent production companies, there has been no further news.
They are actually waiting!
Wait for the North American federal government to take action.
Even on the surface, they will not officially protest or talk about Phantom Media's monopoly.
Because as of now, the Paramount case in Hollywood has long existed in name only, and all studios have their own theater chains. If they really protest against the Phantom monopoly, they will also have no good results.
But this does not mean that they are on the side of Phantom. They even want Phantom Media to break up more than those independent production companies.
But their goals are clearer!
They know that it is impossible to kill Phantom Media in this matter, and they have more things to worry about.
As I just said, like Phantom Media, they also have affiliated theater companies. Nowadays, they also integrate production, distribution, and theater chains!
But one thing is that they are not as good as Phantom. Because many of the Seven are listed companies, they cannot bear the level of chaos that Phantom Media has caused. If they appear, the stock price will plummet, which no one can bear.
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Phantom is different. Not only is it not a listed company, it doesn't have to answer to many shareholders. It also has extremely abundant funds in its hands...
The real purpose of the Seven is actually abc television network, and their needs are also very simple. As long as abc television network breaks away from Phantom Media, it will be good enough!
When a film company also owns the largest television network in the United States, their promotional channel resources will be several times that of other film companies...
So up to now, they have never attacked Phantom Media publicly, but in private...
"Have you found out?"
In Phantom's office, Wu Jianye is still sitting there. He has been at Phantom Media for a full week, and he only goes to the rest room prepared for him to rest every day, and then he continues to host this big show.
Even though Wu Jianye has made sufficient preparations, he still cannot take it lightly, because this time for the Phantom, it is actually a life and death battle!
If it succeeds, Phantom will eliminate all troubles in the future. If it fails, Phantom Media will cease to exist.
Linda also hasn't been home for a few days. Her husband, a painter, came here once. Seeing the meeting where everyone was having a meeting, he actually suggested that the atmosphere was particularly good and that he should make a painting for them.
Was kicked home by Linda...
"Found it out!" Linda said.
“Universal Pictures was the first to release the news!”
Wu Jianye was slightly startled and said: "It's actually Universal?"
Wu Jianye really did not expect this result. Although he was sure that there would be a big force behind this incident, he never thought that it would be Universal.
The unexpected reason is also because Universal at this time is not strong enough and cannot protect itself. After being acquired by RB Panasonic, Universal's situation has not improved. Panasonic is overwhelmed by huge debts. At this time,
There are already rumors that Vivendi Group is preparing to acquire Universal.
Even when you can't protect yourself, you still have the guts to deal with the Phantom?
"Yes, it's Universal, but we haven't yet investigated clearly how Universal was able to investigate the cooperation between you and me in such detail!" Linda said.
When it comes to the person who leaked the news, Wu Jianye is also scratching his head. The only thing that is certain now is that this person must be from his side, otherwise it would be impossible to know everything that happened when he had not yet become famous.
Who is this person?
This is what Wu Jianye has always been curious about!
No one wants to keep such a person by their side!
"How is the money delivered?" Wu Jianye did not continue to talk about this matter with Linda. In fact, he had already called in people from Maplewood Security to investigate the matter.
Maplewood Security has developed now and is no longer just a simple security company. It has its own branches in North America and Europe.
It is no longer limited to recruiting only domestic retired elites. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, the European and American branches are recruiting more local retired elites and various talents.
Investigating this kind of thing is their specialty.
When Wu Jianye asked how the money was being sent, he was actually trying to buy time for Phantom Media to send the money. Otherwise, the North American federal government would have already started holding inquiry meetings at this time!
As early as a few years ago, Wu Jianye had already guessed that the Phantom would have this day, so he always asked Linda to maintain good relations with the North American congressmen and provide them with some political...
This is also why a week after the incident broke out, Phantom still had time to fight against other opponents!
Linda said: "We can't hold on for too long. The other party's reply can buy us a week at most."
Wu Jianye sat there with his eyes closed, thinking about the loopholes in his plan, and finally said: "One week is enough!"