Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 502 Warner Still Cut the Flesh

This year's two Hollywood blockbusters - "Octopus" from the original "007" and "Cruise Missile" from the copycat version of "007" have launched an all-round competition with each other.

For example, the shooting budget, the former reached 3500 million US dollars, and the latter reached 4000 million US dollars, all of which exceeded any previous "007".
Gossip like this became a big entertainment news talked about during the release of the two movies.

The global box office of "Octopus" approached 2 million US dollars, especially in European countries such as Italy and the United Kingdom, which achieved better results than before.

More importantly, Tang Huan's own Hollywood special effects company D2, as well as the soft advertising effect of other high-tech products, have benefited a lot from "Octopus Girl".

With Lianmei's "Octopus" throwing a brick to attract jade, Warner's "Cruise Missile" can be said to be under pressure. Fortunately, since its release in early October, the response has been quite good, ranking first in the North American weekend box office for four consecutive weeks. "The Octopus Girl" only stayed in this position once.

Ultimately, Cruise Missile grossed nearly $1 million worldwide and was also a commercial success.

However, it is obvious that in this box office competition, the copycat version of "Cruise Missile" still lost to the genuine "Octopussy".

But Steve Ross has no time to care about this face issue. Atari is still losing $100 million a day. What makes him even more frightened is that Warner's stock price will not continue to fall, but it fluctuates back and forth. Powerful, faintly revealing a dangerous atmosphere.

What is certain is that Tang Huan has indeed stopped buying Warner stocks, and is preparing to sell the existing Warner stocks.Does that mean that someone else is eyeing Warner?

In this crisis-ridden situation, Steve Ross decided to try to talk to Tang Huan again.

……

At this time, Tang Huan was playing with Bush Jr. at the most prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course.

Pebble Beach is a seaside resort located on the southwestern coast of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. The Pebble Beach Golf Course here was opened in 1919 by Jack Neville-Jack Neville and Douglas Grant-Douglas Grant. design.

The entire site extends on the basis of the natural landscape, with rugged coastlines, cliff-edge scenery fairways and undulating greens, which are extremely challenging and fun.

Therefore, Pebble Beach Golf Course has hosted many famous golf events, including the annual AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the US Open in 1972 and 1982.

The Pebble Beach Golf Course is not open to the public. It is a veritable upper-class club. You don't have any wealth, and you don't even want to get a membership card.

During the break, Tang Huan asked Bush Jr., "How did you help me find out about that matter?"

"There shouldn't be a problem." Bush Jr. replied carelessly, "Stinger missiles are often used as political bargaining chips and provided to small-scale guerrillas or rebels to put pressure on the enemy government. The current On the battlefield in Afghanistan, the Afghan guerrillas had a batch of Stinger missiles provided by the CIA to attack Soviet fighter planes."

"That's good, I entrust the lobbying work to you." Tang Huan nodded, "If the Stinger missile can be successfully negotiated this time, I may have other needs, why not set up a lobbying team, please take full charge of."

"As long as you're not afraid of me delaying things." Bush Jr. laughed.

"By the way, Stinger missiles cost $5000 each, can you buy them?" Tang Huan also put on a carefree look when he asked the price.

"5000 US dollars? Who did you listen to!" George W. Bush almost stumbled and fell. "I'm telling you, the cost price of this thing is at least 38000 US dollars, and it has a price but no market."

Seeing Bush Jr. speaking so seriously, Tang Huan couldn't help complaining secretly, "There is no black market, you can only be slaughtered."

Seeing Tang Huan's displeased look, Bush Jr. smiled, "Actually, as long as the Funan Rebel Army you support proves its worth, out of political considerations, you can send a batch of Stinger missiles away for free, just like the Afghan battlefield. It's all possible."

"Okay, I understand." Tang Huan nodded slightly, "Then let's get 100 pieces first, but delivery and training must be included."

"Don, no matter how rich you are, you can't buy as much of this kind of thing as you want." Bush Jr. waved his hands again and again, "I can only be sure, first you can get 10 Stinger missiles for you, and there are also many terms of use to be imposed. .”

Tang Huan thought for a while, and said slowly: "You mean that the value must be proved first, and then we will discuss other things."

"Yes, that's it." Bush smiled and picked up the club.

……

After returning to the hotel, Tang Huan learned that Steve Ross wanted to talk to him again.

Tang Huan frowned, and thought to himself, didn't the conversation break down before? Could it be that Warner's stock price has fluctuated so much that it made Steve Ross suspicious and planned to change course?
In fact, Tang Huan has already planned to resell the part of Warner stock in his hand to Kirk Kerkorian, the most hated guy in Hollywood. Although this move may affect Tang Huan's positive image, it is the most suitable for him. layout and benefits.

As for the replacement of Warner Records, Tang Huan turned his attention to Polygram, which is currently the world's largest record company. With a new CEO, the rescue measures seem to be paying off.

After pondering for a while, Tang Huan asked his assistant to call back and invited Steve Ross to play at Pebble Beach Golf Course.

After meeting the Warner boss, Tang Huan noticed that he had lost a lot of weight, but his eyes became sharper.

Steve Rose didn't say anything, just picked up the cue.After hitting a birdie, he seemed to be in a better mood.

During the break, Steve Ross said in a deep voice: "Warner Records can be separated, and our two companies will hold it together."

Hey, Steve Ross, a tycoon in the business world, agreed to cut his flesh. Tang Huan looked at him in surprise, and asked unequivocally, "I'm six and you are four."

"As you wish." Steve Ross snorted sullenly, "However, you have to help me solve Atari's troubles."

Tang Huan grinned, "The market is so bad now, I can't help it."

Steve Ross stared at Tang Huan and shook his head, "You are just making excuses. In Silicon Valley, you must have this ability."

(End of this chapter)