Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 1073
Kenzo Tsujimoto, the boss of Capcom Corporation, was worrying about dealing with the lawsuit. Ronald's offer to buy shares was sent to his office desk by telegram.

"It should be ni difficult to choose..." Kenzo Tsujimoto fell into deep thought.

In Japan, Nintendo is a giant in the game industry. Any game that can enter their red and white machine platform and sell well can achieve huge financial success.However, the expensive platform fees and the constraints on distribution have made these manufacturers who specialize in developing games for Nintendo fall into a trap they cannot extricate themselves from.

Capcom is famous for developing arcade games, and has also developed best-selling series such as "Rockman" for Nintendo's red and white machines.But Tsujimoto has never made up his mind whether to work for Nintendo wholeheartedly.

Capcom is following the high-quality line. It is not their style to follow the trend and make crude products. However, this also makes the development investment very high and the cycle is very long. A failure will cause serious damage to the company.

This is also the original intention of Kenzo Tsujimoto to develop the "Street Fighting" game. He deliberately asked the development team to refer to Hollywood action movies, and almost directly clicked on the name of "Street of Fire".A few years ago, this film set off a movie-watching frenzy in Japan, deeply affecting the creation of comics, movies, and games.The "Double Dragon" developed by competitor Technōs was also created based on this background story, which made him very jealous.

Sure enough, the development team lived up to expectations and plagiarized more thoroughly than Double Dragon. Even the costumes of the protagonist, the setting of the story, and the skills of the villains all "borrowed" from that movie.

Extreme joy turns sad, these developers really love this movie too much, plagiarized too thoroughly, even copied the actor's name "Cody" intact.That prompted a lawsuit from Ronald Sand, who owns the rights to the film.

Currently, Capcom is developing three large-scale games, and another game company Mitsumi Co., Ltd. has just acquired. It is the moment when there is no cash, and it is being sued. The business in Dongying is okay, but the North American branch That's under the American legal system...

Although he said it easily to his employees, Kenzo Tsujimoto was still very worried.Because the arcade market in America accounts for a large proportion of Capcom's revenue.If there is a ban on sales because of the case, Capcom will face a huge crisis.

This matter spread quickly in the Japanese industry.Nintendo took the opportunity to propose an invitation to allow Capcom to fully integrate into the Nintendo system, and Nintendo was also responsible for the release of America.They had a rare victory over the Americans in America.

"In this way, there is no introduction, and they directly propose to buy shares. The Americans are really too straightforward... How should their sincerity be measured?" Kenzo Tsujimoto decided to rely on himself, but the investment of this American director is honey. Or poison?Or ask friends from the Ministry of Finance.

"For this matter, why don't you ask Sony, who is organizing mergers and acquisitions in America, and he is the company we know best about the United States. By the way, remember not to let the ghosts of the International Economics Division of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry know. gone."

The political secretary of Minister Tamura of the Ministry of Finance pointed out a way for Tsujimoto.Let him ask the real meaning of American.

Although the economic exchanges between Japan and the United States are very developed, the cultures of the two countries are still very different.In Dongying, the investment in a company needs to be introduced by important people who both parties know. Only after repeating this will the substantive content be discussed.

The straightforward style of the Americans made Tsujimoto hope to find a solid ally in America to keep the North American market, but he was also afraid that they would have any extra ideas about his company.

Through Minister Tamura's nephew, he contacted Norio Oga, the president of Sony, and entrusted him in America to help him find out.

"Tsujimoto-san, please rest assured that Ronald-san is my good friend. I don't think he will have any malicious intentions. It is just a normal investment. But what you have done is a bit too much. If this thing is achieved, you and the development The team will collectively come to Ronald Sang to bow and apologize..."

"Ha Yi, Ha Yi, please."

Kenzo Tsujimoto was busy bowing in front of the phone.The companies in Japan are basically divided into two factions.

One faction is a wealthy family that emerged in the traditional colonial era before the war, and is closely related to the local Ministry of International Trade and Industry.They adopt a closed attitude towards the domestic market and use banks to vertically control many industries.Most of the politicians they support are disciples of Nobusuke Kishi.

The other faction is the emerging manufacturing industry that emerged after the war, represented by Panasonic and Sony. Their main markets are in America and Europe. They hope for free trade and oppose trade barriers. Most of the politicians they support are from the Ministry of Finance. Spiritual leader.

Capcom is a small company, but it is a rare company with the international market as its main direction.They, who don't want to be fully controlled by communists like Nintendo, have finally taken an important step.

"Ronald-san, long time no see." Norio He, the president of Sony, found Ronald in New York and asked him to meet at the Avery Fisher Concert Hall to listen to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's performance of Strauss. Waltz.

"Big Hesang, today I really have a friend from afar...I am very happy." Ronald shook hands with him, and they bowed to each other and sat down.

The two first chatted about tonight's conductor, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the legendary Karajan of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.Dahe is his good friend and invited Karajan to visit Dongying last month.

The 80-year-old man still conducts like a lion, but he has become more amiable, and he no longer closes his eyes when conducting symphonies.

Norio Oga was very excited. After chatting with Karajan after the concert, he invited Ronald to dinner at the Hair Country Restaurant.

"Such a classic is really a wonderful enjoyment for mankind." Dahe was still full of praise for the performance of the blue Danube.

"It's a crime for such a masterpiece not to be seen by more people." Ronald also shook his head, he only appreciates these simple repertoires of classical music, "Next time I will help the radio broadcast this kind of concert live ".

Ronald was still thinking about how to use this kind of news event to stir up excitement after the acquisition of the radio station.

"DG Records is going to release Karajan's collection, next time I'll give you a set." Norio Ohga sipped his red wine, "Ronald-san, how did Capcom's Kenzo Tsujimoto offend you?"

"Is this matter reaching the ears of He Sang?" Ronald smiled and chatted about the whole story.The main reason for his attack was because the film property rights of his good friend Diane Lane were violated.

In addition, relying on the differences in the laws of the two countries, the other party resisted very firmly, so he was angry and had to pursue it to the end.

"Now I have taken a step back. I only need a small amount of their shares so that their games can be sold and Diane's rights can be protected. It's fair, right? Instead of paying lawyers' high fees, it's better to spend the money On the purchase of shares. I just want my friend's interests not to be violated, the image of that game character is too obvious..."

"So you don't want to buy Capcom as a whole? Tsujimoto begged me on the phone..." Dahe asked with a smile.

"Why should I buy them? I don't know how to run a game company? They don't pay copyright fees, so I will buy shares and use dividends as copyright fees." Ronald also laughed.

"Hahaha, that's really cheap for Kenzo Tsujimoto." Dahe laughed.

"Although I am not a professional investor, I also understand that the most important thing for an investment company is to stabilize a professional management team." In front of the president of a big company like Dahe, Ronald couldn't help but want to show off .

"Some people don't know that Mr. Buffy invested heavily in Coca-Cola. I also bought shares at about the same time as him. At that time, the president of Coca-Cola was alarmed, thinking that I was also one of Buffy's co-actors."

"I didn't expect Ronald Sang to be so proficient in corporate mergers and acquisitions. He is really capable of anything. No wonder he can make a movie like a working girl that truly reflects business operations. I really admire..." Dahe listened Seeing Ronald's bragging, he was also taken aback for a moment.Being able to think of Buffy together is not the luck that amateurs can encounter.

"Put me through that bastard Tsujimoto's phone..." Dahe immediately asked his secretary to make an international call. "Tsujimoto, Ronald-san is here with me, please apologize quickly!"

"Ha Yi, Ronald-san, I'm very sorry..." Kenzo Tsujimoto heard the introduction from Secretary Dahe on the other end of the phone, and jumped up from the bed excitedly. As expected of Sony, the relationship in America is also so broad.

"Haha, Mr. Kenzo Tsujimoto, we don't know each other. Don't worry, I'm just a shareholder to support. In the future, if you need to adapt Hollywood movies, I will help you get the copyright. There will be no releases in America in the future." question.

In fact, you can also think about it the other way around, if your game becomes famous, we can also remake it into a movie..."

"Tsujimoto, you kid, why don't you thank Ronald-san for your generosity." Dahe taught the other party again on the phone.With the help of Ronald, who is familiar with the North American market, their international position will be stable.

"Ha Yi, Ha Yi, thank you Ronald Sang. I will take the Street Fighting project team and fly to New York to apologize to you and Di An Sang in person!"

The two briefly discussed the conditions for Ronald to become a shareholder. Basically, he exchanged his status as a minority shareholder for a stable market in America and legal reorganization rights.Both felt that instead of giving lawyers a chance to make their money, it would be better for the two to work together to scale up.

"Speaking of which, Hollywood movies are still the source of creativity leading the world's cultural industry..." Norio Ohga sighed as he watched this scene. Dongying's manufacturing industry is now unrivaled in the world, but in terms of soft power in marketing and culture, it is still far behind. America has a distance.Otherwise, Sony will not spend huge sums of money to acquire Columbia, and stabilize the foundation of the manufacturing industry.

"Speaking of which, how is Da Hesang's acquisition going? I haven't thanked you in person for the care I received from Columbia and Samsung." Ronald was very grateful to Da Hesang for causing such a big trouble. .

The business culture of Japan is very different from that of America. The size of the enterprise and the status of the entrepreneur can also play a role in business operations.In America, a society where freedom is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, entrepreneurs are full of individuality, and there is no such thing as respect for their predecessors.In other words, the biggest ultimate is to beat your idol in the competition.

"It's okay to talk to Ronald Sang, we have already contacted enough small shareholders in Columbia, and we can propose to hold a board of directors and shareholders' meeting as long as the transaction is in place..."

"Hey? Didn't you propose the acquisition in the open market?" Ronald felt strange when he heard the other party's method.

"We consulted a very senior person in Hollywood. Among the plans he gave me, such a price was the smallest. He has a deep relationship in Hollywood. Through his matchmaking, we felt the professionalism of professionals in your country. "Norio Ohga is a little proud. He has a deep understanding of Western business culture. As long as the money is used in the right place, there are many Jews who will lead the way for Dongying enterprises.

"I'm afraid this senior person is only looking at this acquisition from a business perspective, not from a higher position." Ronald was happy, drank another drink, and evaluated the other party's acquisition a little smugly in front of Da He.

"How do you say that?" Norio Oga asked humbly. These Americans like others to show respect for their views.

"I also said last time that Hollywood is the American dream and the place of hope for many American people. limit……"

"It shouldn't matter. We are the representatives of the companies of Dongying Goodwill America. Besides, that senior person assured us again and again that there will be no problems with public opinion. This is just a commercial operation." Dahe heard different opinions, He hesitated.

"Hahaha, it's not a Jew who said that, right? Their grasp of public opinion has always been bad..." When Ronald heard this statement, he couldn't help suspecting that the Jews were deliberately trying to trick Sony.

"Huh?" Dahe's doubts increased a bit, "No, we have always attached great importance to the American market, and have also done a lot of work in advertising and public relations..."

"But in the eyes of ordinary American people, you will always be Dongying people. Have you seen the recent Die Hard? The CEO of Dongying Company is a very good person, friendly to his subordinates, and respects women, but Such a good person who was innocently beaten to death by the kidnappers, when the character died, there were still many audiences applauding inside..."

Uh, seeing Da He's brows frowned, Ronald was more than half sober, wondering if I said too much.

"Of course, this is just me casually saying that Big He Sang is the big entrepreneur who leads a multinational company."

"No, what you said makes a lot of sense..." Norio Oga was persuaded by the statement that the audience cheered in the cinema that the Japanese entrepreneur was beaten to death.

"Ronald Sang is not only an expert in film supervision, but also in investment and acquisition of enterprises. I should listen to your opinions more. Today is a very instructive day for me."

"Huh?" Ronald was a little embarrassed to see that such a big entrepreneur like Da He respected him.I'm just saying it casually.

"If you need more confirmation, you can go to Cinema Score. They are very good at doing random surveys, and the box office predictions are very accurate every time. You can ask them to make a public image of Dongying for you. investigation."

"Cinema Score?" Dahe asked the secretary to bring a paper to take notes, "Which aspect will the problem that Ronald Sang said appear?"

"I think it's just that some people in the political circle want to use this to gain votes from certain groups. You can pay more attention to the Communication Management Committee. In addition, a friend of mine happens to be the best lawyer in Hollywood...", Ronald put Mickey Kanter was also introduced to Dahe, and the case against Capcom was gone, so if he introduced a big customer to him, it would be considered even.

"Thank you. I won't say any words of thanks now. I will keep Ronald-sang's thoughts in my heart." Dahe tore off the paper and put it in his pocket, "Ronald-sang, I have another What is the relationship with you here, can you help us contact the high-level political circles?"

After all, Sony is an outsider. If they can communicate with the ministers of the Ministry of Finance like they did in Japan, they will be more confident in doing things.He also heard some rumors in America that Ronald and the Grand Commander seemed to have a personal relationship.

"This? Our American legal system is fair to everyone..." Ronald thought to himself, we really don't play this game.

"Wait a minute..." Ronald suddenly remembered Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia. We also play this game, but I don't know much about my level.

"A friend of mine who grew up happened to be in the political circles on the east coast. He has a bit of a reputation. If you have any questions, you can ask him..." As he spoke, Ronald carried Douglas Jr. out.

"He can eat barbecue and drink beer with the eldest son of the Grand Commander..."

(End of this chapter)