Eisner was stunned immediately. Although he did not hear the specific details of the matter, he felt that he would be in trouble. This was an intuition. Ye Ming would not give in so easily.:
For a person who became famous at a young age, he always has his own passion. This is an important reason why Eisner is not willing to directly trouble Ye Ming. If he can get the initial share of the movie through the relevant departments
If there was a problem, Eisner felt that there was no need to have a direct conflict with Ye Ming at this time.
However, it seemed that Eisner raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Does Ye Ming's lawyer believe it? Let me hear what this kid wants to do. Does he want to sue Disney?"
It seems, perhaps, that Ye Ming really has a plan, and the method used by Disney is actually not very glorious. If Ye Ming wants to fight back, he will definitely bring it up immediately.
Amy did not keep Eisner waiting. This was an example of the secretary's familiarity with her boss's habits. She knew that Eisner wanted to know the cause and outcome of the matter as soon as possible, so she said directly: "Ye Ming
The lawyer's letter is asking for the same treatment as ours. When his movie Slumdog Millionaire is shown in American cinemas, he must have the same starting share as us, otherwise he will sue us for racial discrimination.
Moreover, he clearly stated in the lawyer's letter that if we disagree, he will directly sue us and the Film Association to the court. I think the people of the Film Association are not willing to wear this racial discrimination label, and they are also
There is no need to provoke Ye Ming. If the millionaires in the slums in the United States enjoy the same starting share as our Pearl Harbor, then this matter is indeed a bit tricky."
Eisner was suddenly stunned. Ye Ming's move was indeed vicious, and it was beyond his expectation. In Eisner's opinion, Chinese people have a reserved personality, even if they suffer a loss. Generally,
He is also plotting against himself within his own country, stealing a box office or something. Then he will still have a chance to counterattack Ye Ming, provided that Ye Ming dares to steal the box office.
But he definitely didn't expect that Ye Ming would have the courage to come to the United States to compete with him when he was in this situation, and even roped in everyone from the Film Association. This is like a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers.
The existence of this method is definitely the kind of method that makes people think of the methods that only old foxes in Hollywood have in a moment. Eisner was not confused, he just said he was a little upset. In such a situation
, it’s clear what Ye Ming wants to do, counterattack, this is Ye Ming’s counterattack.
Eisner thought for a moment and said, "Is this legal?"
This is the concept of the United States. First of all, it is legal or illegal. Although sometimes Americans do some dark and dirty things, under such a situation, they at least have to hold up a sanctimonious flag to themselves.
Action is to find a chastity arch. Therefore, legality is the most important thing. In other words, is it possible for Ye Ming to succeed if he does it like this?
If it was Ye Ming's hype, then Disney basically said that there was no need to pay attention to him. But Amy's words finally shattered Eisner's expectations.
Amy said unceremoniously: "On this matter, according to the WTO agreement, our films and Chinese films do have to enjoy the same treatment, provided that they can enter the mainstream film market in the United States, and Ye Ming has
If Huihuang.com, with the help of Quantum Fund, wants to enter the mainstream market, there will definitely be no problem in this matter.
Moreover, film companies such as Universal, Fox, and Warner also maintain a supportive attitude towards Ye Ming. It can be said that there are basically no opponents of him in Hollywood now."
At this point, Eisner couldn't believe it: "Why, why would a Chinese actor, a yellow man have such abilities? Could it be that his family is the leader of the relevant department?"
Amy shrugged her shoulders and said with certainty: "This is impossible. According to the data, Ye Ming is a real star of group performances. He started as a bit player and reached his current status. It can be said that he
He didn’t have any strong background to get to this point. Why Hollywood film companies support him is because he has almost bought out the online copyrights of Hollywood’s classic movies in the past century.
Moreover, the promotion ability of Huihuang.com is also developing rapidly. The movie stars promoted on Huihuang.com will be very successful. For example, Jackson is obviously heavily in debt, but after cooperating with Heming, he promoted him online
song, it has now turned around, and three banks including Citigroup have expressed their willingness to lend money to Jackson."
It’s not that Jackson couldn’t borrow money in the past two years, but when banks lend money to Jackson, they must have collateral, such as the copyright of Beatles songs. Otherwise, no bank is willing to deal with Jackson, saying that he is heavily in debt.
Not an exaggeration.
However, now Jackson has made a huge comeback online.
Although he doesn't make as much money as before, everyone can see that Jackson's future online is very brilliant.
Therefore, the bank is naturally willing to lend money to Jackson. Of course, there is still a mortgage, but it is the Internet copyright, the copyright of Jackson's Internet songs, and it is a low-interest loan. It is said that Jackson is still considering this.
Now it's not Jackson begging the bank to borrow money, but the bank begging Jackson to lend them money. The host and guest immediately shifted. Anyway, everyone knows that if you have a good position on Huihuang.com, the opportunity to make a fortune will come.
Therefore, at least the current Hollywood companies are not willing to break up with Ye Ming casually, at least it is impossible without sufficient benefits.
Eisner thought for a while and said: "Does the cooperation agreement that Disney signed with Huihuang.com last year also have the copyright for our movies?"
Amy didn't need to read the memoirs at all, and said directly: "Not only did we have the film rights, but the online rights to our previous cartoons were also given to them, and the price was very cheap, because at that time we were discussing a cooperation with the Quantum Fund.
As a result of the case, with the help of Quantum Fund, the cooperation with Huihuang.com was quickly approved by the board of directors. This was confirmed with your personal signature."
If it is not certified by the chairman's autograph, then no one would dare to sign the contract casually in such a matter. Eisner said with some regret: "Yes, I remember there was such a contract
, but should we retain our own Internet copyright?”
Amy said with certainty: "Of course. However, there is only one video website in the world now, and that is Huihuang.com. The other websites reprint the videos of Huihui.com. Because now Huihuang.com owns the patent of the video website
Technology, it’s ten, no, now there are seventeen patented technologies in the hands of Huihuang.com.
Therefore, if you want to build a video website, you can only choose to cooperate with Huihuang.com, otherwise you will be sued for bankruptcy by Huihuang.com’s legal team. Disney’s own video website also cooperates with Huihuang.com, and they are responsible for the construction and maintenance.
of."
Now Huihuang.com is not the only video website in the world, but almost all patented technologies are in the hands of Huihuang.com.
Therefore, although there are other websites, they all have the shadow of Huihuang.com.
At this time, Eisner took a breath and said: "A young man in his twenties has actually reached this point. I really want to see what this guy is thinking. If possible
If I have the chance, I will meet him. Is it because the US government is currently in a lawsuit with Huihuang.com?"
This matter is no longer news. Almost everyone in the world who has anything to do with the Internet or who loves movies knows the news. Ye Ming has indeed been sued by the US government and is now said to be litigating in a New York State Court.
, but it is said that it will definitely go to the federal court.
It is simply impossible for the New York State Court to hear this case. Amy nodded and said: "The Federal Court has just announced that the case of Huihuang.com has reached the Federal Court. It is said that this is another suspected monopoly case. And it is said that there is
The reporter saw Ye Ming visiting Mr. Bill Gates, and there is reason to believe that they were discussing their experience in litigating with the government."
Microsoft is also in litigation with the US government, and Bill Gates should be regarded as Ye Ming's predecessor. If the two of them get together, they will definitely talk about monopoly cases.
In such a situation, Eisner pondered for a moment and said, "What do the legal team say about this case?"
This lawyer's letter must be known to Disney's legal team. Otherwise, Eisner would be passive in such a matter. After all, he is not a legal professional, right?
Amy took out another document and said: "According to the preliminary opinions of the legal team, we should not have any direct conflict with Ye Ming. If we go to court, our chances of winning are very small. It is said that the Quantum Fund's legal team has been dispatched.
Yes, relevant information is being collected.
Moreover, we still have to wait and see what the people from the Film Association do. Then we choose our own opinion. The opinion of the legal team now is to wait and see."
Sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, Eisner did this not once or twice. He looked at Michael Bay and said: "Dear, Mike, how do you view this kind of thing?"
As one of the parties involved in the matter, Michael Bay has enough say. After all, this matter also originated from his movie Pearl Harbor. If it were not for the initial share of China's treatment with Pearl Harbor, as for the
Provoking Ye Ming, a guy who is as good as a firecracker, with just one click is an unacceptable result.
If we talk about it in Hollywood, when people encounter this kind of thing, they first negotiate. Only when the negotiation fails, they will think about a big lawsuit.
Of course, in general, in this case, there are more private settlements in Hollywood. But Ye Ming just received the same starting share treatment in China, and the lawyer's letter came right away. This simply means
There are some rhythms where you start practicing right away.
It makes no sense at all. This seemed to be the first time Michael Bay met a person with this kind of character. He thought for a while and said: "Ye Ming played a bandit in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I originally thought that this
It was just his own performance, but now I understand that in fact, the Luo Xiaohu on the screen at that time was Ye Ming's own performance. This is simply the logic of a gangster. It is not reasonable at all. It is straightforward.
Get started.
I dare say that if we refused, he would really dare to sue us.
This matter has nothing to do with us originally, but if it breaks out, it will be to promote Ye Ming's movie. No matter what, we will not take advantage of it. This guy has already planned this situation.
.
However, I think it is better to follow the lawyer's idea and delay it. Anyway, in such a situation, no matter what it is, Ye Ming cannot be happy. I guess he is eager for us to refuse.
Woolen cloth.
If we win the lawsuit, we won't show our face, and if we lose, it will be even more embarrassing. It will destroy our company's reputation, and big companies will have no surplus. It is not worth fighting Ye Ming."
If Disney refuses, it is probably not impossible for Ye Ming to directly file a lawsuit. At this time, it will naturally be to promote Ye Ming's movie Slumdog Millionaire.
In this case, it would virtually put Pearl Harbor, a blockbuster that cost 1.4 billion US dollars, on the same level as Ye Ming's small production that cost several million US dollars. This is true whether Michael Bay is
No matter what, it is something you don’t want to see.
Eisner thought for a while and said: "That's right, you can't let Ye Ming lead the way. Amy, please do this first, and then contact the people at Huihuang.com. I want to talk to Ye Ming face to face. Yes.
Oh, and also, contact the people from the Film Association. In fact, the real protagonists of this matter are the people from the Film Association. I would like to see how they deal with Ye Ming's arrogant lawyer letter.
"
In such a lawyer's letter, Disney can back down. After all, even if Ye Ming sues, Disney will be a foil at most, and the real main defendant is the Film Association.
Whether Ye Ming's movie Slumdog Millionaire can enjoy the same starting share as Pearl Harbor? In fact, this result is how people from the Movie Association do it. If it is the movie association's
If people are willing to let Ye Ming go like this, the lawsuit will not start. If people from the Film Association are not willing to bow their heads in shame, then if this is the case, a lawsuit will probably become inevitable.
By then, it will be very clear how Disney treats Ye Ming. (To be continued.)