I’m in Hollywood

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Thirty percent is definitely impossible, Eric leaned forward slightly, stared at Robert Shea and shook his head gently, before Robert Shea refuted, Eric continued: If it's just a merger If a distribution company is going to pay 30% of the shares, then I don't need to do it at all, it's not worth the loss for Firefly. I can take this share and cooperate with several major film companies to use Firefly's current momentum , I believe that none of the seven major film companies will refuse to cooperate with me. I can even use this 30% of the shares to replace 10% of the shares from MGM, the weakest of the seven film companies. .

After Eric finished speaking, Robert Shea immediately retorted: But in fact, Eric, you don't do much, once Firefly becomes a vassal of a movie giant, it basically loses its ability to develop into a relationship with other giants. The possibility of keeping abreast of film companies. Controlling second- and third-tier companies through acquisitions to prevent them from developing to a certain scale and threatening their own status has been a tactic used by these big companies. I have been in Hollywood for more than 20 years. See you Too much has passed.

Of course I won't do it, I just said a possibility, if I have to pay 30% of the shares, then I would rather cross-exchange with the giants. So, I also have my bottom line, Robert, I am the most I will give you 10% of the shares, of course, this is not all, I can compensate some cash. Eric also offered his own price, 10%, which he made after thinking for a long time. Concession, he feels that this is already a lot, and Firefly will definitely introduce some collaborators in the future.

Ten percent is too little, said Robert Shea. The new thread has been developed in my hands for more than twenty years. He is like my child. If combined with your firefly, I think Thirty is not much at all, and if it is less than this number, I will never agree.

Eric almost burst out laughing: RKO was established earlier, but now it has disappeared. Lianmei was established very early, but unfortunately it has also become a subsidiary of MGM. Robert, time doesn't tell much. In 1981, Lianmei was merged into MGM because of the huge loss of Heaven's Gate. Hollywood only has six major film companies: Warner, Universal, Paramount, MGM and Fox, but now, since 1984 Michael Ace became the owner of Disney, and in just five years, the Big Six became the Big Seven.

Robert Shea's face blushed, and Eric's words meant comparing him with Michael Eisner. Although he also admitted in his heart that his ability was not as good as Michael Eisner, he was beaten by someone thirty years younger than him. The year-old boy said it face to face, his face was still a little uneasy, and he blurted out in a hurry: Whatever you say, Eric, anyway, I insist on 30% of the shares.

Seeing that Robert Shea was in a hurry, Eric quickly reassured: Why not, Robert, since both of us already have this intention, then we will discuss in detail next.

No need, Robert Shea refused. If you don't agree, we don't have to talk about any specific cooperation.

Eric felt a little irritable in his heart, and his fingers habitually tapped on the table a few times. Because of the tablecloth, there was no usual light sound.

Robert, you have to understand that we don't have much time left.

Robert Shea heard Eric's inexplicable words,

Wei Wei is a little curious, but she is afraid that the sudden opening will weaken her momentum, so she resists asking.

Eric didn't go around the corner, and continued: Because of the vigorous development of video tapes, cable TV and other peripheral channels, movies have stepped out of the small circle that could only make money through theaters more than ten years ago, which has also made movies popular in the media. More and more attention is paid to the industry. I believe that in the next ten years, most of the Hollywood giants will be acquired by media groups and become a part of their huge industrial chain. Once this trend is formed, then they will have the huge media resources and Backed by financial resources, not only will big Hollywood film companies no longer worry about falling into bankruptcy due to investment failures, but they will also be able to completely consolidate their positions through the advantages of huge media resources. Then, if the second- and third-tier film companies do not defy the sky, It is no longer difficult to shake the status of big film companies that are backed by media giants. Their fate will either be acquired by big film companies. As you just said, they will completely lose the opportunity to become a giant, or they can only silently grow up Some scraps from the market carved up by the studios.

Robert Shea suppressed the surprise in his heart, did not show it on his face, and retorted: Even if what you said... has some truth, it will definitely take many years, I believe there is still a chance for the new line, as long as... …”

No, you don't have a chance, Eric cut off Robert Shea's words decisively: Actually, since News Corp acquired Twentieth Century Fox a few years ago, this big trend has already started, this year Sony acquired Columbia, Seven majors go to two, and I also read in the newspaper that Warner plans to cooperate with Turner Broadcasting Corporation, which owns an independent television network, to form a media group, so once it becomes a reality, seven majors go to three, you think, the remaining four How long can the film company hold out?

Robert Shea fell silent.

Eric didn't stop lobbying and continued: Robert, this is the last chance for us second- and third-tier film companies to rise up, leaving us no more than ten years, or even five years. Once missed, wait until the industry map. After the planning is completed, even if as you said, in the future, because of luck and long-term accumulation, the new line may be operated as a first-class, and the profits will exceed those of the old giants, then you are destined to only be in the second line, because those movie giants have already Being integrated with the media conglomerates, there is simply no way a pure studio could compete.”

Speaking of which, Eric thought of Lionsgate in his previous life. Although Lionsgate surpassed the two established film companies in terms of profit with the Hunger Games and Twilight series, the At that time, the remaining six major film companies had been integrated with the media group, and Lionsgate was just an independent film company, and it was still a long way off in terms of comprehensive strength to compete with the two giants that had been surpassed.

What you said... it's all just assumptions, isn't it? Robert Shea couldn't help but retort again.

Eric could see that Robert Shea's heart was completely relaxed, and his tone slowed down: Robert, although it is a hypothesis, with your more than 20 years of experience in Hollywood, you can definitely distinguish this kind of hypothesis. Possibility, right?

Robert Shea lowered his head and looked at the cup of coffee in front of him. But ten percent is still too little...

Michael Eisner owns less than 10% of Disney's shares now, and his net worth is not much more than you, but he ranks in the top three on the Hollywood power list, he is more than 90% of Hollywood's The envy and admiration of people. Robert, didn’t you also say that money is no longer a temptation for us. Think about it, after Firefly acquires New Line, you can get the position of Firefly’s CEO, and I believe you will not doubt the profitability of the films I make. I believe that in a few years, we will be among the ranks of film giants. At that time, we will definitely have time to occupy our own place in the future integration of media groups. At that time, if you own 10% of the shares, it may be worth more than one billion US dollars. If you continue to operate the new line independently, how long will it take for the new line to reach a market value of more than one billion US dollars?

Twenty percent, Eric, twenty percent, it can't be less, Robert Shea was completely moved by the prospect depicted by Eric, and took the initiative to make a big concession.

Eric's mouth showed an imperceptible smile of success. Since Robert Shea no longer stubbornly adhered to the so-called 30% bottom line, he could continue talking, so he snapped his fingers and greeted him. Ying Sheng handed over the credit card to check out, and then said to Robert Shea: Robert, now we can't negotiate any results, and it's a bit late, so let's choose a more formal occasion for specific consultations. .

Robert Shea regretted his 20% concession. He found that he had been fooled by a teenager who was a few decades younger than him. I decided to give in in my heart, but it would be too inappropriate to say it at such a time. It seems that he has made several mistakes tonight, which made Robert Shea dare not have any contempt for Eric. When I made up my mind to negotiate formally, I would never confront Eric head-on. Perhaps, it would be good to find an agent who is good at negotiating. Seeing that Eric did not take the opportunity to lower the price, I quickly nodded along the steps and said: Well, it's really too late, I should go back too.

After a few people said goodbye at the restaurant door, Aniston, who was originally quiet, suddenly hugged Eric's arm, tiptoed and smiled: Wow, Eric, you were so handsome just now, Robert was taken by you. The momentum has been completely blinded, hehe.

Eric stretched out his other hand and brushed the long hair scattered on his forehead for the girl, and said with a smile: What about you, do you suddenly have the urge to kneel down and kiss my shoes? (My novel I It's Hollywood will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lucky draw for everyone! Open WeChat now, click the + sign on the upper right to Add a friend, and search for the official account qdread And pay attention, hurry up!)