The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 322: Waiting for your apology, putting Warner and Disney on the stage

In the United States, as a country of immigrants, their people cannot be charged with a crime.

What Zhang Chen said undoubtedly accuses Chris Rock of this crime.

If it is confirmed, not only will Chris Rock's career come to an end, but he will also receive the most severe punishment from the United States.

Although he is of African descent and enjoys some preferential treatment in certain aspects in the United States, preferential treatment does not mean privilege.

"No! Leon, don't talk nonsense!"

Obviously, Chris was anxious. He didn't expect that his joke would cause such a big reaction from Zhang Chen.

In the past, at the Oscars, all kinds of mocking and disparaging remarks were made to the guests.

He was now waving his hands and looking sad: “Leon, listen to my explanation.”

"Explain?" Zhang Chen sneered. "Mr. Locke, I don't think someone with many years of hosting experience would be unaware that such rumors can easily lead to misunderstandings. My behavior just now cannot represent other Asian friends, but as an Asian myself, I must say no to your behavior."

"Leon, Leon, calm down." Frank Pearson, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of the United States, also arrived at the scene at this time.

He originally planned to use Zhang Chen's fame today to raise Oscar's influence to a higher level.

But I didn’t expect that Chris Rock, this idiot, would use that kind of topic to tease Zhang Chen.

With African Americans on one side and Asians on the other, Frank Pearson was given a headache.

Although African Americans have more advantages than Asian Americans in the United States, it depends on who they are compared with.

This is Zhang Chen, currently the most influential, famous and richest superstar in the world.

Although he cannot represent the Asian community in the United States, and he also says that he only represents himself, Frank is not stupid. Zhang Chen now represents all Asians in the world!

If this is not handled properly, Hollywood can basically forget about having any good box office results in all Asian countries.

Fans of Zhang Chen will also boycott Hollywood. These people are spread across five continents of the world, and the impact is huge.

On the other hand, Chris Rock couldn't ignore the fact that he was beaten. African Americans in the United States don't care who beats them. As long as African Americans are bullied, they will "unite" and demand an explanation from you.

"Leon, can we go ahead with the award ceremony first?"

“Yes, yes, Leon, let’s continue with the award ceremony. It’s not a good idea to continue wasting time.”

Many people began to persuade Zhang Chen to calm down.

ABC's commercials have been running for almost 10 minutes now. If they don't cut back, TV viewers will go crazy.

Therefore, the top priority at the moment is to hold the award ceremony.

"I need a public apology from your Oscars for this matter."

Zhang Chen didn't care. Having done it, he would not continue to lick his face and wait for the Oscar to be given to him.

"This" Frank was a little embarrassed.

The American Oscars apologized to the Chinese star?
Wouldn't he be scolded to death by those old guys in the academy?

"No apology?" Zhang Chen squinted at the old man and said no more nonsense, "Then I will make an announcement."

Zhang Chen quickly calculated in his mind and said, "Any movie that has been registered for the Oscars will no longer be allowed to be broadcast on the CGT player. In addition, if Ocas does not publicly apologize, I will directly buy out the next movie in the Harry Potter series, and this movie will be premiered on the CGT player."

Zhang Chen didn't wait for Frank to react and continued to announce: "If Oscar doesn't apologize, then Pixar's animated films will also premiere directly on CGT."

"Finally, if I still don't see Oscar's sincerity after a week, then a week later." Zhang Chen sneered, "The online versions of all your movies today will be available on CGT player in a week."

After dropping a series of "bombs", Zhang Chen did not wait for their reaction and directly told the crew members around him: "Let's go."

After saying that, he took the lead and started walking towards the door of Kodak Theater.

The first one to follow was Quentin from "The Pursuit of Happyness". Although Will Smith felt a little sympathy for Chris Rock, who was also black, Zhang Chen was his long-time friend and financial sponsor, so at this time he could only follow Zhang Chen's footsteps and walk out.

He believed that Zhang Chen must have his reasons for doing this and would not let him suffer any loss.

It’s a pity that he was about to lose the “Best Actor” award.

After the crew of "The Pursuit of Happyness" left, the people from Pixar Animation followed closely. Although they had only met Zhang Chen a few times, they still had to listen to the big boss.

It is true that their president is still Steve Jobs, but the stocks are truly held in the hands of Zhang Chen. If Zhang Chen sells off Pixar Animation stocks in large quantities, those employees who hold Pixar Animation stocks will suffer huge losses.

The situation for the "Harry Potter" crew is simple. The digital copyright of this series has always been in the hands of Zhang Chen. Theoretically, Zhang Chen can broadcast it on the Internet whenever he wants.

It’s just that in the past, the revenue from the movie in the theater and on the disc had to be considered, so it was usually put online for fans to watch again a year and a half after the movie was released. Now, it is not released in the theater, but directly premiered on the Internet.
Anyway, for the people in the crew, they will not get a penny less than they deserve. The ones who should be upset are the Warner people, and people like them who are just workers have no right to get involved.

Just like Pixar Animation, the losers are Pixar Animation's shareholders and Disney, which signed a cooperation agreement with Pixar Animation, and the crew members have nothing to do with it.

So when Zhang Chen said "let's go", they, as workers, quickly followed Zhang Chen's pace.

That is, Zhang Yimou, Liu Dehua, Zhang Ziyi and others, who are also Chinese, were somewhat hesitant.

Zhang Yimou is representing China to attend the Oscars, and he also wants to gain recognition from the Oscars for his commercial films.

If they leave so hastily, they don't know if they will offend the people at the Academy of Oscars. If they do, they will have no chance of winning an Oscar in the future.

However, after struggling in their hearts, Zhang Yimou and Liu Dehua sighed and walked out of the theater under the gaze of everyone.

The crew of "House of Flying Daggers", even Kim Sung-woo from Korea, left.

Because he is also Asian.

But Zhang Ziyi.
Even Jin Chengwu did not expect that Zhang Ziyi, a native Chinese with 100% Asian ancestry, would not follow her director.

What was she thinking?

Jin Chengwu was confused and deliberately glanced at Zhang Ziyi when he left.

However, Zhang Yimou and Liu Dehua, who were walking in the front, did not pay attention to whether the actors in the crew were catching up.

"Director Zhang, Ziyi didn't catch up." Zhao Xiaoding reminded Zhang Yimou in a low voice.

Zhang Yimou stopped and looked back in surprise, only to see Zhang Ziyi saying something to Frank with an apologetic look on her face.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Yimou frowned, and after staring for a few seconds, he stopped watching and turned away.

"Director Zhang?"

"Let her go."

Zhang Yimou responded indifferently.

If he remembered correctly, after this year's Oscars, Zhang Ziyi would join the Academy and become one of the thousands of judges.

Moreover, she has been longing for international development in recent years. Now that she has finally entered the Oscars, it is not surprising that she made such a choice.

In the future, this person may no longer be found in the mainland.

That night, photos of Zhang Chen leaving the Oscars ceremony with several crew members began to flood major TV stations in every country in the world.

[At around 9:18 Los Angeles time, Zhang Chen slapped the Oscar host and left the Oscar ceremony midway with the crews of "The Pursuit of Happyness," "The Incredibles," "Harry Potter," and "House of Flying Daggers." The specific reason is unknown. Please continue to pay attention to our station, and we will continue to report on this matter for you.]

【After making a dazzling appearance on the Oscar red carpet, Zhang Chen left the Oscars ceremony just half an hour later. According to gossip, Zhang Chen may have been completely banned in Hollywood. 】【World superstar Leon left the Oscars ceremony shortly after hitting the host Chris Rock. 】

[Zhang Chen, an outstanding young man in my country, a famous singer, actor, and producer, was severely stopped by the host of the Oscars at around 9: Beijing time because of inappropriate remarks made by Zhang Chen. Afterwards, Zhang Chen led a group of supporters to leave the Oscars. Our reporter has gone there to follow up on the report.]

As soon as Zhang Chen returned to the villa, the outside world began to report at length about him slapping Chris Rock and leaving the Oscars midway.

Many Asian countries expressed their approval of Zhang Chen's actions.

Many Western media did not mention the reason why Zhang Chen slapped Chris Rock, but made extensive speculation and reports on Zhang Chen's behavior of leaving the Oscars.

For a moment, the whole world's attention was focused on Zhang Chen's Beverly Hills in Los Angeles.

In just half an hour, a large number of media reporters gathered outside the villa, all wanting to go in and interview Zhang Chen to get first-hand information.

At this time, in the villa

"Leon, don't you consider our interests when you make a decision?"

Lorenzo had become the head of Warner's production company at this time. He was also the first person to contact Zhang Chen and negotiate the film adaptation of "Harry Potter".

After Kevin died of a heart attack not long ago, he took over this position in Kevin's place.

At this time, because of Zhang Chen's speech at the Oscars, he rushed to Zhang Chen's house and questioned Zhang Chen why he made this decision without Warner.

"Why are you in such a hurry? I have the digital copyright of Harry Potter. We have not signed any clauses restricting when I can release digital movies."

"You!" Lorenzo exclaimed.

That's because Warner felt it was unnecessary. If digital movies appeared on the Internet too early, investor Zhang Chen would lose a lot of box office revenue, so they didn't even think about it.

Moreover, Warner now has to beg Zhang Chen to film "Harry Potter" and dare not make overly harsh demands. So even if someone thought of this matter, they dare not bring it up.

I didn't expect that this thunder would explode today.

"Lorenzo, if you don't want to have a heart attack because of this, then it's better for your company to talk to the college."

Zhang Chen crossed his legs, put one hand on the armrest of the sofa, and reminded him lightly.

Lorenzo's body visibly trembled when he heard the word "heart attack".

"Huh..." He held back his unhappiness, let out a long breath, and promised Zhang Chen seriously, "I understand. I don't know how those old guys chose the host. How dare they say such things? We will make this guy apologize seriously!"

"Remember, your apology must be sincere."

"no problem."

Lorenzo was also anxious and forgot the conditions Zhang Chen had mentioned.

That is, if the Oscars can publicly apologize within a week, then there is still room for things to turn around.

This week is a life-saving time for Warner.

Besides, didn’t Zhang Chen say that he would buy out the movies? According to the current box office data earned by the "Harry Potter" series, at least Warner can guarantee that it will not lose money, right?

Lorenzo still has confidence in Zhang Chen's financial resources.

"Okay, I still have to meet with the people from Disney. Go back and report to your boss first."

A lot of people came to my house today.

After he said that, he thought about the consequences.

At least Warner and Disney will definitely come to ask for an explanation.

This is also what he wants to see.

Although none of the eight Hollywood studios dominates the market, for now, Disney and Warner are definitely the first and second in Hollywood, enough to influence the entire Hollywood.

However, it is easier for Warner Bros., after all, they have absolute initiative in the Harry Potter series of films, and Warner Bros. still relies on this series to survive.

Disney is not easy to deal with.

Unlike Warner, Disney itself has a huge IP library, and its cooperation with Pixar Animation is also to find different partners to replenish its own IP library.

According to the agreement, Pixar only has the right to profit from the animated films it produces, but does not have the copyright to the animations it produces.

This is the dominance of Disney.

Although Zhang Chen is the largest shareholder of Pixar Animation, his voting rights are in the hands of Steve Jobs. Logically speaking, he has no right to decide the development path of Pixar Animation.

"Leon, I don't remember you having the power to make decisions about Pixar animation."

Michael Isner, the current CEO of Disney, aggressively accused Zhang Chen of blatantly making decisions for Pixar Animation at the Oscars as soon as he entered Zhang Chen's reception room.

Although Michael Isner has always been dissatisfied with the cooperation between his company and Pixar Animation, he feels that the characters created by Pixar Animation are "very pitiful."

However, the two companies are still in a cooperative state, and it is not the turn of Zhang Chen, a shareholder without voting rights, to decide the release format of Pixar animated films in the future.

"Mr. Isner, I have spoken to Steve on the phone and he supports my decision."

Zhang Chen's just one sentence left the Disney CEO in front of him speechless.

Since the head of Disney has agreed, it is difficult for him to blame Zhang Chen for the same reason as before.

"Leon, I advise you to take back what you said at the Oscars."

"Mr. Esner, I advise you to go back to the company and your board of directors to carefully consider my conditions."

Zhang Chen didn't even have the interest to say a few more words to the CEO in front of him who was prejudiced against Pixar Animation and was about to be fired.

What he wanted to meet was the future Robert Iger.

The same guy who facilitated Disney's acquisition of Pixar Animation.

Zhang Chen's remarks at the Oscars today were not just to ask Warner and Disney to put pressure on the Oscars, but also to ensure that everyone can continue to make money happily.

I believe that Warner and Disney can still make sense of this.

If these two companies really sided with Chris Rock in this matter, he was also prepared for a storm of public opinion, waiting for the two companies to enter the vortex.

Another purpose is to speed up Disney's acquisition of Pixar Animation.

Because he was not sure whether Disney would acquire Pixar as he imagined after he acquired Pixar Animation.

Since there is no certainty, just create an uncontrollable Pixar.

If Disney still wants to make money from Pixar Animation, then buying the company from Zhang Chen is the best way.

Well, actually assassination is the best option.

However, Zhang Chen would not be stupid enough to run into someone with a gun. In recent times, the security conditions in his villa have been raised to a terrifying level.

If possible, when the situation is not good, he will go back to his country and hide.

　Today's network is stuck. I will check the situation tonight and then restore it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)