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Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business Hardcover – July 28, 2020

by Chris Fenton (Author)

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A deeply revealing memoir of big wins and hard lessons from a seasoned executive caught smack in the middle of the trillion-dollar soft power struggle pitting China against Hollywood, the NBA, and American business.

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"A must read right now, as tensions unbelievably continue to escalate between the US and China." - Jason Kelly, Bloomberg"More chilling and cynical is a point Fenton makes a little later: "Even worse, the price of crossing the culture gap in the wrong direction can be catastrophic..." - Washington Post"The book is a whirlwind autobiography in the mold of "The Education of Henry Adams," one in which a life's events provide an opportunity to reckon with a world that is changing rapidly if not necessarily for the better." - Ryan McDonald, Easy Reader News"Fantastic read... Seriously, read this!" - Clay Travis, OUTKICK the Coverage / Fox Sports"Interesting thing about Chris's book is his ability to give us a peak inside the (Chinese censorship) system. To Chris's credit, it's obvious he grapples with what that means, given the power granted (by Hollywood) to the censors." - James Tager, PEN America "The book makes for a damn fine page-turning read." - Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool News"Thank heavens you wrote this book. This is a book that should've been out a long time ago." - Tucker Carlson, Tucker Carlson Tonight"If you are interested in Hollywood and China and all the big $$$, read "Feeding the Dragon"." - Greta Van Susteren "Have to say that it is entertaining, informative, and eye-opening. Highly recommend!" - Anthony Pompliano, The Pomp Podcast"You should read Chris Fenton's "Feeding the Dragon." Fenton is more sympathetic to the Chinese than I am, but he had a first-person view on how the CCP works and how they influence Hollywood films." - Sonny Bunch, The Bulwark""Feeding the Dragon" is riveting. Fenton is a great storyteller who also has great stories to tell. Part memoir, part policy prescription." - Emily Jashinsky, The Federalist"A fascinating and great read." - Congressman Mike Gallagher"This book is going to be a blockbuster. I guarantee you." - War Room Pandemic"As studios clamor to squeeze every red cent from a film, the process has created a Hollywood culture of self-censoring best described in the new book "Feeding the Dragon" by Hollywood producer Chris Fenton." - The Washington Times"Fenton's book is a personal look at events from 2000 to 2014, a critical period for Beijing's growing leverage over Hollywood studios." - Mark Magnier, South China Morning Post"Chris was a fantastic guest, and he didn't even cover a fraction of the stories in his great new book. Get yourself a copy!" - China Unscripted / China Uncensored Show"Fenton knows the topic better than anyone... the precarious relationship between Hollywood and China." - Neal Pollack, Book & Film Globe"Paced like a thriller, with comparable doses of international intrigue and conflict, Chris Fenton's bracingly candid business memoir Feeding the Dragon takes readers deep behind the scenes of Hollywood's shaky foothold in China. Dealing at the highest levels with Chinese government officials and major American brands like Disney, Marvel, and the NBA, the former Olive Garden waiter-turned-entertainment-industry-power-broker disarmed and defied authorities on both sides of the superpower divide to make billions--and history." - Jamie Bryan, Fast Company

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Self-reflection is an extremely powerful force. When I started writing, I felt passionate as a voice of dissent. By the end, I learned I was also complicit. Though my thoughts have altered, my mission has remained steady: we either continue to coexist through the bond formed by the exchange of culture and commerce, or we consciously start a cold war between the world's two superpowers.

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An October 2019 tweet supporting Hong Kong protestors from the Houston Rockets' GM alarmed Americans to China's soft power influence and its rapid intensification. However, China started spreading its wings long ago, and it has no intention of stopping. When did the Sleeping Giant transform into such a formidable Dragon? Are the NBA, Hollywood, and American businesses complicit in feeding this beast? If so, can they stop? And should they stop? What is at stake globally?

And how did a meandering college graduate go from Olive Garden waiter to William Morris talent agent to humble protagonist stuck right in the middle of such a controversial geopolitical story?

Feeding the Dragon covers all that and more in a roller-coaster ride of personal reportage with historic reverberations.

About the Author

For seventeen years, Chris Fenton served as president of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group and GM of DMG North America, internationally orchestrating the creative and business activities of DMG--a multi-billion dollar global media company headquartered in Beijing. He has produced or supervised twenty-one films, grossing $2 billion in worldwide box-office. As an author, Fenton chronicled much of that work in FEEDING THE DRAGON: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business.

At present, he speaks regularly as a China expert and serves as CEO of Media Capital Technologies, having concluded a successful term as Senior Advisor to IDW Media Holdings focused on streamlining operations, expanding international business, and restructuring investments. Fenton also hosts US Congressional member delegations on diplomatic missions to China focused on trade, media, and investment. He is a Trustee of the US-Asia Institute, Advisor to the Canadian Trade Commissioner, and board member for several companies. Fenton, a contributor for RealClearPolitics, South China Morning Post, OUTKICK / Fox Sports, The Federalist, C-Suite Quarterly, Bleeding Cool, and The Wrap, regularly appears on Bloomberg, Tucker Carlson, Fox Business, BBC, CNBC, Fox Sports, Adam Carolla, Steve Bannon, and VOA.

Fenton, who holds a BS in Engineering from Cornell University, resides with his wife and two children in Manhattan Beach, CA.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Post Hill Press (July 28, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1642935867
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1642935868
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches

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For seventeen years, Chris Fenton served as president of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group and GM of DMG North America, internationally orchestrating the creative and business activities of DMG—a multi-billion dollar global media company headquartered in Beijing. He has produced or supervised twenty-one films, grossing $2 billion in worldwide box-office. As an author, Fenton chronicled much of that work in FEEDING THE DRAGON: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business.
At present, he speaks regularly as a China expert and serves as CEO of Media Capital Technologies, having concluded a successful term as Senior Advisor to IDW Media Holdings focused on streamlining operations, expanding international business, and restructuring investments. Fenton also hosts US Congressional member delegations on diplomatic missions to China focused on trade, media, and investment. He is a Trustee of the US-Asia Institute, Advisor to the Canadian Trade Commissioner, and board member for several companies. Fenton, a contributor for RealClearPolitics, South China Morning Post, OUTKICK / Fox Sports, The Federalist, C-Suite Quarterly, Bleeding Cool, and The Wrap, regularly appears on Bloomberg, Tucker Carlson, Fox Business, BBC, CNBC, Fox Sports, Adam Carolla, Steve Bannon, and VOA.
Fenton, who holds a BS in Engineering from Cornell University, resides with his wife and two children in Manhattan Beach, CA.
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Scott Stoops

"Amazing, Magical, Wonderful, Exciting, Fresh, Fun and Awesome" Read!

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020

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I am a big reader of any book relating to the entertainment industry, and I find in general they can be either too "inside baseball" or too vague, with precious few books hitting the sweet spot of being engaging for a wide audience as well as insightful to industry professionals. "Feeding the Dragon" is one that hits this sweet spot, which is all the more impressive because much of the book is devoted to exploring China/US relations and the specifics of Co-Productions and the dealmaking process. As such, the book could have been mired in details and business dealings, but Chris brings a fun, fresh and human perspective to the story that makes for a compelling and taut read.

As someone unfamiliar with the Chinese market and co-productions, this book made those dealings easy to understand and, even better, highlights the need for a commercial and cultural exchange between the US and China. The aspirational, emotional perspective Chris brings to the story is definitely something that will stick with me, even more so than the story of him going to see Duran Duran in his pajamas. Well, maybe not more so, but just as much.

Highly recommend!

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Expertly-woven true story proving sometimes good guys really do win!

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020

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I generally read non-fiction books and to my pleasant surprise and enjoyment, "Feeding the Dragon," was a fast-paced, educational story that read like fiction. Not only did I come away with some great business-related nuggets that I will apply to my own business, I also came away with a better understanding of how fragile the relationship between China and the U.S. really is. The author was transparent with his own personal struggle as he pressured American companies to kowtow to stringent Chinese rules but he was convinced that the greater benefit - creating common cultural and commercial ground for opposing nations via the film industry - would make the world a better place. Sure, Fenton profited from his hard work (isn't that the American dream, after all?) and significant sacrifices, but he also used his talent to foster good relations between two very different countries. Ultimately it was a refreshing story about how good values, laser-focused vision, strong work ethic and trust-based relationships all materialized to help the good-guy win. And two nations benefitted (at least on a cultural level) as a result. Highly recommended!

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Tuscany

Interesting account of business adventure in China, Fenton is an idealist

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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The beginning of the book put a grin on my face - vivid description of what's going on in Bejing, the farmers scene is hilarious. I am Chinese and 've been through similar situations in China and I can tell Fenton has an insightful understanding of the Chinese and how it works in China. Very interesting book, I have heard his lecture and radio talk show, he is a bright man.
I do think Fenton is idealistic about making the Hollywood film as bringing two cultures together, I. .e film diplomacy. It is still naive to think the CCP intends to make peace with the US. They will continue to steal from the US IP in every way they can. It is a shame that the Hollywood execs are kow towing to CCP by changing the movie to appease the CCP. If Fenton believes this will bridge the two cultures and two peoples, then I would say he is draming a dream. Good will intention but unrealistic, and very harmful to the USA.

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Fascinating look into the early days of the Chinese entertainment market

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020

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Really enjoyed the book! Picked it up mid-August and tore through it in a few days. Just went back this past Sunday and re-read it again -- tore through it again in 1/2 a day (great va-ca read!). Entertaining and enlightening read into the early days of entertainment and Hollywood breaking into the Chinese market and building relationships. Fenton was a trailblazer seeing opportunity way ahead of most others and now coming full circle...seeing the double-edged sword and consequences of "success" in China. His insight and experience is truly unique and one-of-a-kind and has sparked a huge personal interest into learning more about the incredibly complex/interwoven US-China relationship and how the "Commerce" and "Culture" aspects could be the bridge to avoiding all out conflict.

Fenton refers to it as a memoir. But what struck me -- it’s not a memoir as much as it’s a Mission Statement about reflecting on his past experience that is fueling a passion going forward.

Thanks for the great read, Chris!

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Authority on China film business

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2021

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This is a great insider look at the heady early days of the modern blockbuster era in China. Chris Fenton is basically Hollywood Marco Polo. He brought his LA movie business cred (from William Morris Agency mailroom to established agent) to build a local marketing and production powerhouse in China called DMG Media, which broke a formerly sleepy Chinese market wide open for massive hits such as Iron Man 3 and Looper. His China project was audacious, courageous, and revolutionary. This book is even more relevant in a time of heightened diplomatic sensitivity between the two superpowers, as Mr Fenton has no small amount of experience leveraging soft power via US culture to keep the lines of communication open.

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Dave V

Fenton's Five Forces

Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2020

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I loved the book!
Chris Fenton summarizes the challenges of China/USA business very well in "Fenton's Five Forces". It was something new to me and a great learning experience.
1. Politics
2. National Security
3. Human Rights
4. Culture
5. Commerce
...with the focus being on the last two...Culture and Commerce, how they are intertwined, and why they are relevant.
A must read if any of these are of importance to you: global politics, the movie industry, culture, or global commerce.

Lily ~Canada

Love ❤️ Chris Fenton

Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2020

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It is a very good book ! I am still reading it , but can already tell from what I have read . Looking forward to more books from Chris Fenton !

JeffWi

In today’s world it’s good to be informed

Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2021

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This was bought as a gift I will write a review after I here how they liked it.

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