Rebirth: I Want to Surf

Los Angeles, Rogue Films.

This is a subsidiary of Universal's subsidiary, specializing in the production and distribution of low-cost films, and is keen on overseas gold mining, such as the release of Jet Li's "Fearless".

In addition, such as "Blood Splattered Police Station No. 13", "Ghosts", "Shaun of the Dead", and "Danny the Wolf Dog" starring Jet Li, etc., are also works produced or distributed by them.

In these movies, the bet is to make a big fortune with a small one.

The first tranche is naturally the works that have achieved excellent box office in theaters. If the box office is not so good, it doesn’t matter. They can be converted into DVDs, sold to TV stations, paid channels of hotels, sold to overseas film companies, etc...

Hollywood's powerful distribution system allows small companies under these big factories to make money.

Overall, Rogue Films is a small, lean, high-quality industry.

The boss, Gulden, has been very busy recently.

In the global financial crisis, Hollywood knows how to do it. Universal is cutting down on food and clothing. It wants to reduce operating costs and divest non-essential assets. Logue Pictures has been selected.

No more buyers, no less, talking about price.

Global's expected line is 150 million US dollars, but at this critical juncture, there are not many companies that can come up with 150 million cash.

"We have a strong film library, with 30 films in production, 25 projects in the pipeline, and a number of profitable distribution channels.

These are packaged and sold for only 150 million, we are already doing good deeds! "

At the moment, Gulden is on the phone with a new buyer.

The other party is not a movie maker. He has some spare money in his hand and wants to come in for a bit of fun. He has seen a lot of guys who yearn for Hollywood luxury and glamorous actresses. The layman + nouveau riche is very annoying, but he still explains patiently. :

"Sir, if you want to own a pure production company, the price is definitely not expensive, even if you want to buy Disney or Paramount, there is no problem, but you have to know that the value of the film company does not lie in this.

Its value lies in the gleaming signboard, in the copy of the film library full of time scars in the long history, in the wonderful projects and ideas, and in the ability that fans all over the United States and even the world can appreciate. The distribution network of the work..."

Gulden's eloquence was excellent, and he said with a smile after a long list: "Okay, of course you can consider it, waiting for your good news!"

He hung up the phone, and then spat: "Country man!"

Anyone who knows a little bit knows that the most valuable things in Hollywood are two things: film library and distribution network.

Needless to say, the distribution, the film library highlights the company's heritage and IP development. For example, the famous horror film series "Friday the 13th" created the image of a famous murderer Jason.

The first was in 1980 and the twelfth in 2009.

That's right, twelve films were made!

This is an old Hollywood method. They keep making sequels, and when the audience finally gets tired of watching them, the company will keep them hidden, and then turn them out to make new versions every few years, which can also play a wave of nostalgia.

There are also various derivative TV series, animations, peripherals, etc., one IP can be eaten to death.

Rogge Pictures has a few well-received works, which can be engaged in IP development, and the value is of course very high.

After Gulden hung up the phone to ask the price again, the assistant knocked on the door and walked in, saying, "Another buyer is coming, do you want to meet?"

"How can I have so much time to see everyone! What are they from?"

"..."

The assistant looked strange and said, "They are from China."

"China?"

Gulden was taken aback, and his first reaction was very surprised: "Are the Chinese so rich?"

...

at the same time.

Dimensions, a subsidiary of Weinstein Pictures - "Scream", and Murphy, a subsidiary of Sony - "Resident Evil", both received a team from China.

Their reaction was exactly the same as Gulden's, Nani? Are the Chinese so rich? !

…………

"Although Dimen and Mubao are also looking for money, they are not very willing to sell. The acquisition cost is estimated to be more than 200 million US dollars. Rogge's attitude is relatively positive, but they don't seem to think that we have the strength to acquire."

"How much is the price?"

"180 million dollars!"

"Ha! Do you think I am a big wronged species?"

Yao Yuan was overjoyed, and ordered: "Continue to talk, don't offer a reserve price yet, and follow my instructions."

"OK!"

After a brief report at the hotel, Yao Yuan took Cheng Wei and an assistant out and drove to another hotel in San Francisco.

Entering the restaurant, a bald man was already waiting there, it was Yuri Milner.

"Yao!"

Milner immediately stood up and opened his arms in a gesture of welcome.

"Good evening, see you again!"

"I've been looking forward to meeting you. You've been very successful in hiding. I almost missed a great opportunity."

Milner obviously did some research and was extremely enthusiastic about this one of the best Internet giants in China. He said: "My investment company is a start-up and is not yet ready to enter the Chinese market. I am very lucky to have met you."

"I'm also lucky. Luck is also part of strength, isn't it?"

"Of course!"

Both of them smiled, one wanted money, the other wanted to send money, and they didn't even need foreplay, just took off their shoes and went to the kang.

Milner is naturally concerned about social games. After chatting for a while, he asked: "We are very clear about each other's intentions. Let's be blunt. Does your game company have a financing plan?"

"Development in the United States will definitely require funds, but it is not necessary at this stage. I have a lot of industries. In addition to the game studio, I am still talking about another project. I wonder if I am interested in cooperating?"

"What project?"

"Acquisition of a Hollywood film company!"

Yao Yuan can afford Logue Films by himself, but there are ready-made local tyrants here, why not look for them.

"movie company?"

Milner was not interested when he heard it, and said, "We have no plans to enter the entertainment industry. Which company did you choose?"

"Rogue Films!"

Yao Yuan briefly introduced the situation, and Milner shook his head: "If it is a big company, I can still consider it, but the United States is very strict with big companies. There is no need for small companies. The potential is limited and the risk is too high. I need a long-term Stable project."

Milner's current funding comes from a Russian mining tycoon.

Some local tyrants in Russia have been monetizing their assets, with clean and dirty methods. One of the important channels is to invest in overseas industries, and Milner is doing this job.

So he gave money to Facebook, because relatively speaking, investing in Facebook means long-term stability.

But the studios just don't meet the standards.

"No, no, the acquisition of Rogge is only part of the plan. In order to have a foothold in the United States, we can make foreign language films..."

Yao Yuan tried to convince the other party, but changed his voice and asked, "I have a big project that meets your requirements. Do you think the video website has potential?"

(besides……)