Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 370 Huge Check

On January [-], [-], Ronald got up early, ready to go to New World Company to talk about the shooting arrangement of "Night of the Comet".

Roger Coleman is a person who doesn't like vacations and likes to work. He didn't go on vacation with his wife Julie and three children this year.So Ronald made an appointment with him and went to the office today to discuss the arrangements for "Night of the Comet".

Although there are still some funds that are not in place, it does not hinder the preparations from the early stage and the establishment of a crew.It is also necessary to find the most important director of photography and art director, two key figures who must be joined in the early stage.

In addition to notifying the major brokerage companies and starting auditions for supporting roles, all of this requires some money to be invested in the early stage, and the work will be done first.

Ronald put on his tie in front of the mirror, and the ABC morning news came on the TV.

"According to the TASS news agency, the Cosmos 1402 nuclear-powered satellite of the Souvier Alliance lost control and is falling into the earth uncontrollably.

This is the second time a similar situation has occurred since the Cosmos 954 crashed into Canada in 1402 and caused nuclear contamination.NASA in America stated that it will fully monitor the trajectory of the [-] satellite to ensure that similar disasters do not occur. "

"Hey." Ronald was about to go out, and he couldn't help but glance at the news twice when he heard the sensational news.

"It should be all right? The earth is so big, it won't fall on America..."

In a world of two powers contending for hegemony, "nuclear" is a nerve-wracking word.In addition, after the accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in America, the public became even more allergic. Anything with the word "nuclear" would trigger an automatic defensive response.

Putting on his coat, Ronald drove to the New World office.

The place is still as low-key as it was a few years ago. There is no corporate signboard outside the door, but the red and white exterior wall is a little bit dilapidated compared to what I remember.

"I'm here to find Mr. Roger Coleman and make an appointment with him." Ronald whispered to the secretary that he was home.

"Mr. Coleman has a temporary guest, please sit here for a while." The secretary led him to the lounge.

Coleman didn't stick to the schedule, which is a rare occurrence.Ronald sipped his coffee, thinking about some points to discuss with Roger today.

"Mary, open a bottle of champagne for us." Ronald, who was thinking about something, suddenly heard Coleman's voice, and he looked up.

Roger Coleman's office opened a crack, and Coleman poked his head out through the office door, smiling all over his face.He ordered the champagne to be opened to the secretary, and it seemed that he had something good to celebrate.

"Ronald, are you here already?" Coleman saw Ronald walking out of the lounge, and quickly motioned to him, "Wait for me, I'll talk to you after I finish my work here."

Ronald nodded, and sat back on the sofa again. This time he waited for a longer time. After half an hour, he saw Roger Coleman sending out three people in suits and ties.

"In the future, we still hope that you will come to New World frequently, and we also want to put up a signboard for the entrance." A man wearing glasses, the leader of the three men in suits, said to Roger Coleman.

"Larry, Harry, Larry, the new world theoretically belongs to the three of you. You can do anything you like with her, my friends. This office will belong to you next time." Cole Man hugged the three of them one by one and bid farewell.

"We will take over the company after the New Year holidays, and we will hire a very good CEO to manage the company. We also hope that Mr. Coleman will continue to produce more exciting movies for New World. We have great trust in your production ability. of."

"Who are you going to find as CEO?"

"There are several candidates, all of whom are senior management talents from the seven major studios..."

Coleman escorted three well-dressed men all the way out.

"Huh?" thought Ronald, "what's going on here?"

"Mr. Coleman sold the company?" Ronald walked over and asked Coleman's secretary in a low voice.

"Last year, they had several talks. This time, they came to talk for a while and the deal was concluded. Maybe they set a very high price. Ronald. I know you have worked here before, and it doesn't matter if I talk to you.

I read the last agreement, and they said they would introduce a new management team. I don’t know if the new manager will respect us as much as Mr. Coleman.Or give us a raise? "The secretary quietly chatted with Ronald.

"Ronnie, let me talk to you about the next arrangement." Roger Coleman returned to the office after seeing off the three men, and he beckoned Ronald to enter the office.

"You sold the company? Mr. Coleman." Ronald asked straight to the point.What he wants to ask most is how to fulfill the distribution agreement he signed with Coleman.

"Yes, those three Hollywood lawyers did the actuarial calculation through Wall Street accountants. They thought my new world was worth a lot of money and gave me a price I couldn't refuse. I didn't think my distribution network was worth that much. many."

Coleman took a champagne glass and poured Ronald a glass.

"Congratulations, Mr. Coleman. It seems that their offer is very good, and you can retire and enjoy your life." Ronald stepped forward and had a drink with him.

"Yeah, I can retire," Roger Coleman picked up a check on the table and flicked it. "It's going to be in the papers tomorrow anyway. Seventeen million, seven fucking million. I New Century has been in business for a total of ten years and has not made so much money."

"Oh," Ronald opened his mouth wide in surprise.Seventeen million is a lot of money for Ronald, which is equivalent to the cost of two medium-sized productions of major Hollywood studios, or the cost of one large-scale production.

Or to be simpler, you can shoot three Cameron "Terminator" films and a dozen of your own "Night of the Comet".

"Lawyers are really rich now." Ronald sighed.

"Hahaha, you're wrong, Ronald. It's not their own money, it was lent to them by Wall Street. Last summer, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates very low. Coupled with the current low inflation, many banks are willing to Lend money to these lawyers who know the situation to invest in the film industry."

Coleman put his feet on the desk, and his joy was beyond words, "700 million just bought all the distribution networks of New World, and I can also have the film library of all the movies I have shot in the past.

I reserve the right to re-screen them, sell them to TV stations, or make them into video tapes, etc., including the 'Rock High School' you helped me sell, and I will probably sell it to MTV, and you can still share a share Pen.

They were very bullish on my distribution network, thinking that was the most valuable part of the company.Although I don't agree with their opinion, but I like the price they gave this time, hahaha. "

"Let's not talk about this," Coleman saw a little anxiety in Ronald's smile, and quickly changed the subject, "Your film distribution contract is included in the scope of the transaction, you don't have to worry about it, it won't affect your other financing."

"That's great, congratulations again, Mr. Coleman." Ronald poured another glass of champagne for Coleman.He was also happy for his former boss, who worked hard for half his life making exploitation films, and finally earned enough money to retire.

"Well," Coleman took another sip and unbuttoned his shirt. "In my sales agreement with them, I will continue to serve as a senior consultant for two years. I will produce five films a year for them to distribute. The distribution fee is a very cheap 15%. I have included your film in this year's One of five."

"By the way, what's the budget for your new film?"

"I'm at least 20 dollars short, and I'm still looking for it. I asked Gail to help me find the money too."

"Well, the 50 investment in you should remain the same. When they take over the company, I'll arrange for them to meet you again.

Maybe the new owner of New World Company will like your movie well. When you come back to discuss the release schedule with them in two days, I will help you to ask if they intend to invest more to make up for the gap in this part. superior. "

"Thank you very much, Mr. Coleman."

"Don't say that, help your movie get released, I will earn more, hahaha..."

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"Gail, guess what I saw today? Coleman retired, and he sold the company for 700 million to three lawyers."

Ronald who returned home immediately called Gail.

"How much? 700 million?" Gail exclaimed on the other end of the phone, "I have to go see him, so much money may be able to invest in Jim's new movie."

"Will he invest so much money? Coleman has never made big investments. And what I heard from him is that after taking this money, Roger is going to retire."

"Don't listen to him, don't you know Mr. Coleman's character? How can such a person be idle. And he has long complained that no one wants to distribute low-budget movies now, and the drive-in theaters are getting worse now. There are fewer and fewer shopping malls and department stores now, each of which is equipped with a movie theater.

His old multi-hundred-thousand-dollar laser gun, Biu Biu Biu, is long gone.Let me tell you, Roger has long said that he also wants to invest two to five million US dollars in science fiction movies, which are comparable to Lucas's Star Wars. "

"Hahaha, let's see what he thinks. Now maybe he will do Jim's $600 million laser Biu Biu Biu," Ronald replied.

"Yeah, it's time for me to go to the New World with you, just to promote your project to the new managers of the New World, maybe it will make up for the investment. Now it happens that Roger and them are in the honeymoon period, and they I should still trust Roger's vision."

"Yes, Roger told me that too. Let's go and ask together then."

After hanging up the phone, Ronald fell on the bed and began to think wildly.

700 million, who said there is no way to make money from making exploitation films?If I had 700 million, what would I use it for?
(End of this chapter)