The Best Entertainment Era

In the reception room on the top floor of the Relativity Building, Ronan met a guest from the East under the introduction of Scott Swift.

This oriental tycoon named Lin Jian has a typical Chinese character face, piercing eyes, straight back, and a thick and capable temperament.

After a few polite words, the two sides quickly got to the point.

Ronan changed to Chinese with correct characters and said: Mr. Lin, I heard from Scott that you came to Los Angeles from the East to seek business opportunities?

Lin Jian's assistant was a little surprised that Luo Nan's Chinese was so fluent, and knew that his translation was basically useless.

Compared to his assistant, Lin Jian looked very calm, and said with a smile: When I was in China, I heard from some friends who had contacted Mr. Anderson very early on that Mr. Anderson's Chinese is very good. I saw him today, and he really lives up to his reputation.

Ronan smiled and said, I'm just very interested in oriental culture, and I've studied it for a while. I probably have some talent in this area.

Lin Jian really wanted to enter the entertainment industry, and he had great interests in Hollywood, and the person sitting next to him was worth ten times more than him. Although his attitude was neither humble nor overbearing, he still wanted to narrow the distance between the two without a trace.

Frankly speaking, Mr. Anderson's Mandarin is very standard. Lin Jian, as a successful businessman in the East, must have full skills in building relationships: It's even more standard than what I speak.

Ronan smiled again and said, Mr. Lin is too generous. Probably the teacher who taught me is from your capital city, so I was not disturbed by the local accent.

Lin Jian turned back to the topic: This time I came to Los Angeles, and through contact with the Pacific Investment Foundation, I have greatly broadened my horizons.

Scott Swift said: Mr. Lin, by cooperating with Pacific Investment Fund, you will see the real side of the Hollywood industry.

“I am personally very grateful for this investment opportunity.”

Although the return on this so-called investment opportunity is very low compared to investing in the domestic real estate industry, Lin Jian knows very well that if he wants to enter the international market and become an international group company, especially investing in the entertainment industry he wants, he must pay A certain price: I propose that, starting next week, we begin formal negotiations on investment.

Scott-Swift said: No problem, PIF has been waiting for Mr. Lin to make a decision.

Ronan also said politely: Mr. Lin's trust is an honor for the Pacific Investment Foundation.

This is an investment of up to 200 million U.S. dollars, which is a typical diagnosing.

There will be no losses in itself, stable returns on investment, and a certain degree of sincerity.

When Lin Jian was in China, he specialized in the research of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, and even personally contacted many companies that cooperated with Relativity Entertainment. On the basis of commercial operations, Relativity Entertainment is definitely a rare Hollywood capable Equal treatment of large groups of Eastern companies.

I believe! Lin Jian said with a smile: This is a mutually beneficial cooperation.

Seeing that the other party showed some sincerity, Ronan also said in a timely manner: I heard that Mr. Lin wants to invest in Hollywood?

Lin Jian put away his smile and said very seriously: Yes, Qianlu Group is gradually investing in commercial complexes in China, and theaters are an indispensable part of commercial complexes, which can turn the flow of people into cinema passenger flow.

This is the business model of mainstream commercial theater chains around the world. The theaters of large theater chain companies are basically built around shopping malls.

Ronan is well aware of this, and has watched IMAX movies in Qianlu Cinema more than once.

Lin Jian also said: Qianlu Group has established a theater company,

Theaters are being built nationwide, and our goal is to become the largest theater chain company in China, with the most screening screens in the country.

These words are not only explaining the facts, but also showing Ronan his capital.

Just this month, Transformers was released in the East. Although it has not been offline yet, in less than 30 days, it has won nearly 500 million soft sister coins at the box office.

This allowed Hollywood to further see the huge potential of the Eastern contract market, and also allowed Eastern businessmen, including Lin Jian, to see the possible value of their own market.

It is precisely after seeing these that Lin Jian has further plans for the entertainment industry.

While expanding the theater company, Qianlu Group plans to enter the film production business. Lin Jian continued: In this regard, there is a huge gap between the East and Hollywood. We cannot deny that even if we strive to catch up, it will not be a short period of time. can catch up.

Ronan is listening very carefully, not because Lin Jian is from the East, but because Lin Jian and his Qianlu Group are very likely to be used by Relativity Entertainment.

Valuable nature should pay attention to.

Lin Jian said at this time: The film industry has its particularities. It takes a period of development to build something from scratch, but your company's Transformers is a big hit in the Eastern market, which made me see the huge potential of this industry. I am A businessman, of course he doesn't want to miss such a good opportunity...

Some words are enough for him, and he said instead: So, it is a shortcut for Qianlu Group to acquire a relatively mature film company and conduct film operations in an international way.

Ronan seemed to agree with his point of view very much, and continued: Indeed, the acquisition is undoubtedly the best way. I don't know if Mr. Lin has heard about Relativity Entertainment. The acquisition has played a key role in Relativity Entertainment's development today.

He is not echoing these words, but hiding his own purpose, but at this stage the concealment is extremely deep: In terms of production, Relativity Entertainment acquired Artisan Entertainment; in terms of distribution, Relativity Entertainment acquired Embassy Pictures and Polygram Pictures industry; in terms of network, Relativity Entertainment won Netflix...

Lin Jian knew that what Ronan said was true. He had carefully studied Relativity Entertainment. The short development history of this company was a history of acquisitions.

I got to know Scott Swift under the introduction of my partner, and after careful study of the Pacific Investment Fund and the Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson behind it, I was determined to invest in the film industry. After Lin Jian came to Los Angeles for on-the-spot contact, Another thing was discovered.

Hollywood's exclusion is not so strong. A businessman from the East like him, not to mention that no one pays attention to him, it is difficult for anyone to take him seriously.

If you want to step into a new circle, you must have a bridge of connection and a channel of communication.

Lin Jian is very aware of this, and quickly found a suitable choice. Relativity Entertainment, which can treat Orientals and companies equally, is definitely the best candidate.

Besides, he wouldn't be so stupid as to touch the interests of relativity entertainment.

So, the film company planned by Mr. Lin wants to have a high starting point. Ronan's words are very sweet, and others can't hear the deep intention behind it: From the very beginning, take the international route. , the starting point is really high.”

Lin Jian was not surprised to hear the other party express his intentions, and further said: My ideal Qianlu Film Company is a company that can have a certain international influence.

Ronan nodded lightly: So, Mr. Lin traveled thousands of miles to Los Angeles from the other side of the Pacific Ocean?

Lin Jian said: Hollywood is the largest film industry base in the world, and I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Scott Swift, and even more fortunate to meet Mr. Anderson...

Ronan laughed and asked, I don't know what Mr. Lin wants to get from entertainment from Theory of Relativity, and from Hollywood?

Due to cultural traditions, Lin Jian was a little surprised that Ronan asked so directly, but he quickly adjusted his mentality, and knew that these foreigners valued practical interests more.

In fact, the business districts of the two countries are consistent in this regard, so Lin Jian just pondered for a while and said: Mr. Anderson, I have been in Los Angeles for a while, and your Pacific Investment Fund is the only one that can Equality and respect for potential partners of Qianlu Company, I have also heard many people in China talk about cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, I think Relativity Entertainment is a company that can treat Dongfang equally.”

Ronan said: Business cooperation is not only about mutual benefit, but also equality and mutual assistance.

Lin Jian tentatively said: Qianlu and I rarely dealt with Hollywood directly before. If we want to make a difference, we need to find a partner. I hope that Relativity Entertainment can provide an opportunity. Of course, Qianlu Group attaches great importance to it and will give enough remuneration.

He emphasized his tone: I want to buy a film company in Hollywood!

This answer was completely within Ronan's expectations: Acquiring a Hollywood film company? Relativity Entertainment does have the ability to match and provide sufficient guarantees for both parties to the transaction.

Relativity Entertainment now has such an ability, and it doesn't even require much effort. Ronan thought for a while and asked, I wonder which company Mr. Lin is interested in?

Lin Jian was a little hesitant, but thinking of the difficulty for outsiders to open the door to Hollywood, he said selectively: There are several targets, and the first choice is Lionsgate.

Lionsgate. Ronan nodded slightly, This is an old friend of Relativity Entertainment.

Lin Jian took the opportunity to say: If Relativity Entertainment can connect Qianlu and Lionsgate, Qianlu will definitely thank you.

Ronan waved his hand: Mr. Lin, it's too early to talk about this now. He reminded: Since its establishment, Lionsgate has not developed smoothly. Among the medium-sized Hollywood film companies, it can only be regarded as not very impressive A company whose own strength is relatively limited, to acquire such a company...

Lin Jian asked, Isn't it appropriate?

I know about Mr. Lin's company, and I just heard about Mr. Lin's goal. Ronan said concisely and directly to the point: I don't know if Mr. Lin has heard of it. The upper end of Hollywood's real industry chain is distribution, and Lionsgate Films' production The ability is not bad, but the North American distribution ability is very general, and it does not have the international distribution ability, such a company cannot be said to have an international influence.”

Since Lin Jian has identified Lionsgate as one of his potential targets, he naturally knows enough about it to know that Ronan is telling the truth.

Ronan said softly: Mr. Lin, since you are willing to invest in the Pacific Foundation, I would like to remind you that if you want a high starting point for internationalization, Mr. Lin must carefully consider the acquisition target.