My Life Can Hang

Tang Wei is silent, Lionsgate is indeed asking casually, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to quickly get the funds.

Nowadays, the situation in Hollywood is not good, the North American box office is almost stagnant, and many giants are becoming more cautious.

Under this circumstance, very few dare to buy IM in a big way.

Giants don't need their overseas distribution channels at all, and others who need them can't afford them.

"Mr. Chen, take the liberty to ask, since your company already has North American distribution capabilities, why spend so much money to acquire IM?"

Tang Wei is really curious. Although IM is tempting enough, Legendary Pictures has not stepped in overseas for so many years.

This time, it's really weird.

"Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox is imminent, and Paramount lives in name only."

"The positions of the six major film companies are about to be vacated. Do you think the careerists will miss this opportunity?"

Chen Dongcheng put down the cup gently and said lightly.

"Absolutely not. If I have the ability, even if I sell iron, I will squeeze into the top six."

Tang Wei said decisively.

On this point, he coincides with Chen Dongcheng.

Unfortunately, he is only a professional manager after all, far from Chen Dongcheng's rich financial resources.

"Mr. Chen, as you said, there is no second company in the market that has the strength to acquire IM. If you make a price, as long as it is reasonable, I will sell it."

Tang Wei looked at the young man in front of him, and his anticipation grew in his heart. How far can this young man go?

Is it possible that this young man can really lead Legendary Pictures to become the new Big Six?

"For $[-] million, Legendary Pictures acquired IM wholly, and all shareholders quit."

Chen Dongcheng also resolutely reported a number directly, which is basically the price that is most in line with the current situation of IM.

Unlike Tang Wei and the others when they acquired IM, they just got the controlling stake in IM.

And Legendary Pictures wants to completely control IM and does not allow a second voice to appear.

"The deal, our TMP completely withdraws."

Tang Wei smiled and stretched out his hand. It was a blessing to be able to get the help of Legendary Pictures when Huaxia's funds were broken.

"Congratulations to Mr. Tang, we can become friends and work together in the future."

Chen Dongcheng smiled and stretched out his hand, as calmly as ever.

In his eyes, this acquisition has no suspense at all.

IM is what is in the bag and will definitely be won by Legendary Pictures.

"Oh?"

Tang Wei's eyes lit up when he heard the sound of Xianyin: "Chen always said, can we TMP follow the investment in Legendary Pictures' projects in the future?"

"Of course, our Legendary Pictures project will give many partners a certain proportion of investment, but the specific proportion depends on the value of the project."

Chen Dongcheng nodded with a smile, this is what he planned early in the morning.

On the Hollywood side, no one can complete a big IP investment alone.

Pulling a few allies to invest together is the normal way to play.

But for projects like "Joker" that are destined to make money, that's fine.

Even if you can give a share, you can give a maximum of 5%.

This is still the case with other conditions, in exchange.

Only a project like "Godzilla vs. King Kong" that sounds like a thief pit and has a high cost can give TMP a 20% investment share.

But for TMP who have no roots in Hollywood, even if they know it's a pit, sometimes they have to step on it, or who will take them to play?

The two smiled and looked at each other, and both were quite satisfied with the acquisition and future cooperation.

It must be a good thing that TMP has received a sum of money, can tide over the current difficulties, and has the opportunity to participate in the future projects of Legendary Pictures.

Legendary Pictures is completely on the rise, with Legendary Pictures for North American distribution, IM for overseas distribution, and Cao Cao Pictures for domestic distribution.

Under the outline of Chen Dongcheng, the distribution channels of Legendary Pictures are all over the world, which is no worse than that of the six major film companies.

In addition, there is a "Joker" that can not only brush the Oscar nomination, but also make money.

Legendary Pictures is destined to shock the entire Hollywood circle!

Chapter 627. 625, others have, we will have

In Hollywood circles, there has always been no secret.

The action of Legendary Pictures is so big that it is naturally noticed by people with a heart.

IM has been acquired, and the most vigilant is Paramount and Fox, which are at the bottom of the top six.

Fox is easy to say, all the film business has been acquired by Disney, naturally there is nothing to worry about.

Only Paramount is really trembling.

Among the six major film companies, only they are the worst.

There are no high-quality IP projects in hand, and the box office share is even lower than that of Lionsgate.

Originally, Lionsgate Pictures was eyeing it, but now there is another legendary picture company with bigger and more ambitious plans.

Their position at the end of the six majors, I am afraid that they will not be able to sit firmly.

The main projects that Legendary Pictures is currently working on are "Joker", "The Dancing Girl", and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" obtained from Sony.

"Joker" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" were both replaced by Legendary Pictures using Godzilla's copyright.

The two of them are still quite interested in this behemoth IP.

The script for Detective Pikachu was rewritten and it took a while.

Chen Dongcheng was not satisfied with the plot he wrote before, and there was no scene of the battle between the elves, so it's still a woolly thread.

Anyway, this movie is not an investment.

TMP, who had just received a life-saving money, immediately joined in and got a 20% investment share.

It's really not that low.

Generally, there are very few opportunities to have this kind of investment share in Hollywood productions with hundreds of millions of dollars.

Tang Wei wanted to sign more investment contracts with Legendary Pictures.

It is useless to have money in Hollywood. Only when the relationship is in place can there be investment opportunities.

The projects of Legendary Pictures have started to be produced one after another.

Chen Dongcheng was not idle, and planned to buy a villa in Beverly Hills to live in.

It's not a problem to always live in Wang Sicheng's villa.

Xie Jingyu contacted the agent to look around the house in the past few days, selected a few good ones, and handed the photos to the boss for reference.

"This set is good, make an appointment with the agent, let's go to see the house."

Chen Dongcheng watched several villas screened by Xie Jingyu, and picked a villa that had just been renovated. It was not far from Wang Sicheng's.

"Boss, are we going now?"

Xie Jingyu called the agency and said that they could show them anytime, anywhere.

"Go and call President Ning."

Chen Dongcheng thought about it, but let Xie Jingyu call Ning Shu.

In the future, Ning Shu must always go to Los Angeles, and this villa was bought for her.

Xie Jingyu nodded and brought Ning Shu over after a while.

"What's the matter, call me here?"

Ning Shu has been very busy these days. With the change of Legendary Pictures' operating ideas, many R-rated screenplays have been sent to Legendary Pictures.

Not only to select high-quality scripts, buy them as early as possible as a reserve, but also to be responsible for setting up the crew and reviewing the funds.

But the effect is also there. Legendary Pictures has a very good impression of Ning Shu, the person in charge of China.

A serious, responsible, patient, high-quality senior company executive is still very popular.

"Didn't you say you wanted to have a villa of your own in Beverly Hills?"

Chen Dongcheng held Ning Shu's hand and looked at her with a smile: "Let's not do anything else today and focus on viewing the room."

"I just said casually, I have recently finished my work and have to go back to China."

Ning Shu's heart was sweet, she just saw Wang Sicheng's villa at that time, and she sighed casually, but Chen Dongcheng took it in her heart unexpectedly.

"You really don't want to go and see?"

Chen Dongcheng smiled but looked at Ning Shu.

"Okay... Then take a look."

Ning Shu was the first to lose. Anyway, she felt that buying a villa was nothing to Chen Dongcheng.

If nothing else, the Pinduoduo stock held by his man alone is enough to squander his entire life.

……

1300 Beverly Hills.

Along the winding road up the hill, the Rolls-Royce stopped in front of a villa.

A white man in his early thirties, dressed in a black suit, looking very energetic, was walking around the gate.

"Mr. Chen?"

The white man asked tentatively.