Chapter 897 Simultaneous Release

Tang En is no longer a fledgling young man a few years ago. In order to increase his popularity, he did not hesitate to speak out in the media in a high-profile manner. Now, everything he deals with will have a more macro perspective.

For example, his willingness to promote the filming of "Mulan" really helped Ms. Zhang's film career.

But, isn't this helping him?

Currently, New Universal is competing with Disney for the super-large project of Shanghai Magic City Amusement Park, which involves billions of dollars in funds. He is thinking of a way to open up official relations with China.

In an official-based country, the market competition is very false, and the official relationship is the kingly way, which is a hundred times stronger than Disney's foolproof market competition strategy!

At the time of China's film market reform, both the Film Bureau and China Film Group are eager to cooperate with Hollywood to enhance their international influence.

"Mulan" is probably an opportunity!

For the same reason, this time at the Tribeca Film Festival, Twain really moved his heart and wanted to help these low-level independent filmmakers.

However, while helping, he will not forget to bring benefits to himself.

Like now.

Tang En seemed to have replaced Robert De Niro and became the center of the party!

It was a matter of vital interests, and everyone was paying attention to Tang En's attitude.

It was as if Twain was the core of the independent film industry.

Of course, Tang En didn't care about nuclear core, nor did he look down on it.

He also has more far-reaching layout plans.

Tang En said: "If you want to change the status quo of the independent film industry, the old mode of operation will definitely not work. In the past, Harvey Weinstein was able to help a little bit, but he couldn't solve the problem fundamentally. I have two plans here, and you can study them. Let's see if it works."

"you say!"

Robert De Niro straightened his face and said quickly.

Tang En said solemnly: "First of all, we must re-examine the meaning of traditional theater chains in the new environment. Movie theaters have limited resources, and it is unrealistic to push every independent film to movie theaters. However, theater chains are only Is it a movie theater? Not necessarily! In addition to movie theaters, there are many public places where movies need to be screened publicly, such as flights, museums, galleries, clubs, open-air theaters, schools, hospitals, military, aircraft carriers, etc. People in these places, the same They are also eager to watch movies. Why not open up this market?"

"This... I'm afraid it's not easy to supervise, right?"

Robert De Niro looked hesitant.

will this work?

In the movie theater, each person has a ticket, and buying a ticket to enter the theater is a payment for intellectual property rights.

However, in places like museums, galleries, and clubs, it is impossible for everyone to get one vote! In many cases, museums and galleries buy film copyrights and then show them to customers for free.

This is violating the interests of filmmakers!

Tang En glanced at him and asked back: "Supervision? Why supervision?"

"Um?"

Robert De Niro was slightly taken aback.

Martin Scorsese said with a smile: "I understand what Tang En meant. Most of the independent films... To be honest, there are not many people who have watched them. Most of them were bought out by the distributors at a very low price. Copyright fills the film library. Instead of doing this, why not let more people see it? Word of mouth is also publicity. Maybe, through a wave of releases in multiple venues, word of mouth will promote the next DVD release and sales."

Robert De Niro pondered slightly.

Tang En said again: "So, it is necessary to let the film's theater release and DVD release be carried out simultaneously. Independent films are not Hollywood commercial films, and they do not have such a large audience market, especially in the absence of publicity. Tribeca Film Festival The meeting will be held for 2 months. During these 2 months, the film can use the fame of participating in the Tribeca Film Festival to quickly complete the distribution of various channels, sell the copyright in the fastest time, complete the distribution, and collect funds , this is the only chance! The longer it is delayed, the more disadvantageous it will be."

These words caused many filmmakers present to change their complexions slightly, and they were quite critical.

They are all independent filmmakers who pursue the art of film, they are artists!

However, Tang En's words were too blunt, as if they were using their artwork to make money.

Although everyone comes to the film festival to sell films to make money. But speaking so bluntly made these artists a little embarrassed.

It was as if they were all in the eye of the money.

This is New York, not Hollywood!

Even Martin Scorsese felt that Tang En's proposal was a little too bold, and pondered: "Tang En, this is too challenging, the film has been born for a hundred years, and you have never operated in this way. This model lacks respect for art films."

Then, she repeatedly gave Tang En winks, telling him to pay attention to the way he spoke.

Tang En almost fainted!

respect?

This group of people, every one of them is poor, and they still want the respect of art?

It's really... well, backbone!

Tang En was secretly contemptuous, and a smile appeared on his face, "It may be that my expression was not accurate enough, which caused some misunderstandings. I mean, it is not easy to promote independent films. If you want more fans to see the film, The Tribeca Film Festival is an opportunity not to be missed. Of course, it cannot be a simple and crude DVD release, but a more artistic way."

"An artistic way?"

"Of course! Know about Netflix?"

"Netflix, the DVD rental company that's cornering Blockbuster? Of course it does!"

Tang En said with a smile: "Netflix is ​​a website, a network-based video rental company, and its current member users have exceeded 16 million. I plan to let Netflix launch a section for art films and several major independent film festivals. Every time there is a major independent film festival, Netflix will launch a corresponding introduction in the art film section, and exhibit some of its outstanding works to a huge user base, which may be 20 or 30. No. 40, it doesn’t matter, we can talk slowly.”

For these artistically minded filmmakers, the internet is still new.

However, the current Netflix is ​​too famous!

Even the giant Blockbuster is under the competition of Netflix, and its performance is increasingly sluggish.

Especially Tang En plans to launch an exclusive section for independent film festivals on the Netflix website, which is even more attractive.

In the traditional mode, the Tribeca Film Festival can only select 15 films from more than 120 participating films, and promote them to theaters and video-on-demand stations.

Other movies are destined to be released on DVD silently, and then disappear.

Tang En used the Internet and Netflix to come up with this new model, which is likely to double the number, which is too important.

This is equivalent to saying that their chances have doubled!

This is a real benefit!

Robert De Niro understood, and said excitedly: "Tang En, are you serious? Is it really possible?"

Tang En said confidently: "Netflix is ​​my company, if I say it can do it, it will do it!"

Twain doesn't like the lukewarmness of the independent film industry.

He will work hard to get Netflix to cooperate with the independent film industry. In addition to making a small amount of money and helping a group of independent filmmakers, there are actually more important layout plans.

For the longer-term interests of Netflix!

In the future, after the Internet speed limit is broken and streaming media rises, the rise of Netflix will be unstoppable. At the same time, in order to maintain the originality and uniqueness of the content, Netflix must make its own dramas.

You can make your own TV series, make your own reality shows, make your own sports shows, and even make your own movies!

In the previous life, Netflix invested in and made many movies.

Movies of this type will be available both in theaters and on Netflix.

This model, of course, will affect the box office data of the movie, but it can greatly increase the attractiveness and shocking power of Netflix!

How much happiness do members feel when they can watch movies that are currently showing in theaters on Netflix?

However, this model has greatly challenged the film tradition and has been unanimously opposed by filmmakers all over the world, including Spielberg, Nolan and others, who have raised their arms and demanded that Netflix's films be banned from participating in the Oscars!

Even the Cannes Film Festival firmly stated that Netflix is ​​not welcome!

The reason is simple, Netflix movies are wrong!

Movies should be shown in movie theaters.

"Film + cinema" is the real foundation of film.

After the screening period of the movie theater is over and the core process is completed, there can be sales of multiple copyrights such as TV, streaming media, and DVD. This is called peripherals and auxiliary.

Netflix put "streaming media" and "movie theater" at the core of the juxtaposition, just wrong!

If it is released simultaneously, it cannot be called a movie!

In other words, it can only be called a TV movie!

TV movies are not eligible for Oscars, only Emmys, which logically belong in TV.

It can be said that the simultaneous release model developed by Netflix has attracted many users and bonded the loyalty of many users, but it has been greatly opposed by Hollywood filmmakers.

What Tang En is doing now is to plan for a rainy day!

Take the independent film first!

Treating independent films as a tool has become the initiator of the "simultaneous release" of multiple copyrights.

When it comes to independent films, even Spielberg can't say anything.

He may dare to challenge Netflix, but does he dare to challenge the independent film industry?

The big shots in this circle are Hollywood big shots!

Most of the older generation of filmmakers were born in the independent film circle.

As long as independent films are used, the structure of the film market will be broadened, and filmmakers will recognize the new business model of "simultaneous distribution". No more gossip.

It is impossible for these people present to see through Tang En's long-term layout.

No one is jealous of money.

Tang En provided them with an opportunity, which was tantamount to giving them money.

Who can say no?

When Tang En showed his last move, they completely bowed down, "In the past, it was Miramax who worked hard to safeguard the common interests of this circle. Now, that bastard Weinstein was arrested Yes, but the interests of independent filmmakers must not be lost. Well, I will let Focus Pictures open a branch office in Tribeca, so as to better contact with you, get in touch with more and better movies, and support more More and better filmmakers!"

Tang En was linked together.

No one can refute it.

Just bitter for Robert De Niro.

The "core" position he managed to create was about to be snatched away by Tang En in a few words?

Miramax disabled, another Focus Features?

Well!

You media tycoons are so powerful that you are fighting for every inch of land, and you are not even willing to let go of the meager benefits of the independent film industry!

Robert De Niro wanted to cry but had no tears.