I’m in Hollywood Chapter 171: There is not much time left for us

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"30 percent is definitely impossible," Eric leaned forward slightly, staring at Robert · Xie Yi and shook his head gently, without waiting for Robert · Xie ’s rebuttal, Eric continued: “If it is just a merger and acquisition If the company is going to pay a share of 30, then I do n’t need to do it at all, which is not worth the money for Firefly. I can take this share and cooperate with several major Film Studio, with the current momentum of Firefly, I believe that the current None of the seven major Film Studios will refuse to cooperate with me. I can even use this 30 share to exchange 10% of the shares from the most vulnerable Metro Goldwyn Mayer of the Film Studio. "

After Eric is finished, Robert · Xie Yi immediately retorted: "But in fact, Eric, you will not do anything. Once Firefly becomes a vassal of film giants, it basically loses its ability to develop alongside other giants. The possibility of Film Studio. Controlling second- and third-tier companies through acquisitions to prevent them from developing to a certain scale and threatening their status has been a trick used by these large companies. I have seen this kind of thing in Hollywood for more than two decades. More. "

"Of course I would n’t do that. I just said that if I had to pay 30, I would rather cross-exchange with the giants. So, I also have my bottom line, Robert, I will give you up to 10% of the shares. Of course, this is not all. I can compensate part of the cash. "Eric also set out his own price, 10%, which he took a long time to think about. Concession, he feels that this is already a lot, Firefly will definitely introduce some collaborators in the future,

"Ten percent is too little," Robert · Shay said: "The new line has been in my hands for more than 20 years. He is like my child. If you merge with your Firefly, I think 30 percent is not much at all. If it is less than this number, I will never agree. "

Eric almost laughed out loud: "Radio-Keith-Orpheum was established earlier, and now it has disappeared, United Artists was established very early, but unfortunately it has also become a subsidiary of Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Robert, time does not explain too much. In 1981, United Artists was merged into Metro Goldwyn Mayer because of the huge loss of "Heaven’s Gate", Hollywood only left Warner, Universal, Paramount, Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Fox Six Great Film Studios, but now, since 1984 Michael · Eisner joined Disney, only five years, six major Became the Seventh Congress. "

Robert · Xie Yi's face was a little red, and there were some meanings in Eric's words comparing him with Michael · Eisner. Although he admitted that he was not as capable as Michael · Eisner in his heart, he was 30 younger When I said it to my face, my face was still a little uncontrollable, and I blurted out in anxiety: "Whatever you say, Eric, anyway, I insist on a share of 30."

Eric was anxious to see Robert · Shei, and quickly reassured: "If not, Robert, since both of us already have this intention, then we will discuss it in detail."

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

Eric's heart is a little irritable, and his fingers habitually tapped a few times on the table. Because of the tablecloth, there was no usual soft sound.

"Robert, you need to understand that there is not too much time left for us."

Robert · Xie Yi heard this inexplicable word Eric, and was a little curious, but was afraid to suddenly weaken his momentum, so he could not hold it out.

Eric was n’t turning around, and continued: "Because of the vigorous development of peripheral channels such as video tapes and cable TV, the movie has gone out of the small circle that can only be profitable through the cinema line more than ten years ago, which also makes the movie More and more attention is being paid to the media industry. I believe that in the next ten years, most of the Hollywood giants will be acquired by the media group and become a link in their huge industrial chain. Once this trend is formed, then the media group has a huge media Backed by resources and capital resources, Hollywood and Film Studio will not only worry about falling into bankruptcy because of investment failure, but also through the advantages of huge media resources to completely consolidate their position. Then, if the second and third line Film Studio does not have the sky Luck, it is difficult to shake the status of the big Film Studio backed by the media giant. Their fate will either be acquired by the big Film Studio. As you just said, the opportunity to become a giant is completely lost, or they can only be silently divided from the big Film Studio Get some leftovers in the market afterwards. "

Robert · Xie Yi pressed down the surprise in his heart, did not show it on his face, and retorted: "Even if you say ... there are some truths, it must be many years, I believe that the new line still has a chance , As long as ... "

“No, you do n’t have a chance,” Eric interrupted Robert · Shay ’s words: “Actually, from the acquisition of 20th Century Fox by News Corp a few years ago, this megatrend has already begun. This year, Sony acquired Columbia. Secondly, I also saw on newspaper that Warner intends to cooperate with Turner broadcasting company with independent TV Network to establish a media group, then once it becomes a reality, the seventh major will go to third, you think, how long can the remaining four Film Studios persist What about? "

Robert Shay fell silent.

Eric did not stop lobbying, and continued to work harder: "Robert, this is the last chance for us, the second and third line Film Studio to rise, leaving us no more than ten years, or even only five years. Once missed, wait until the industry territory After the planning is completed, even as you said, in the future, due to luck and long-term accumulation, the new line may be operated as a first-class, and the profit is more than those of the old giants, then you are destined to be only in the second line, because those film giants have already The media group is integrated, and pure Film Studio cannot compete with it. "

Speaking of which, Eric remembered the Lion Gate Film Industry of previous life. With the two series of "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight", Lion Gate exceeded the two old Film Studio in profit, but at that time, the remaining Six Great Film Studios Already integrated with the media group, the Lion Gate Film Industry is just an independent Film Studio. In terms of comprehensive strength, it wants to compete with the two giants that are surpassed. It is still far away.

"You said ... all this is just hypothesis, isn't it?" Robert · Shay couldn't help but refute.

Eric can see that Robert · Shei has completely loosened his mind, and his tone has slowed down: "Robert, although it is a hypothesis, but with your experience in Hollywood for more than 20 years, you can definitely distinguish this hypothesis. Possibility, right? "

Robert · Shay lowered his head and looked at the coffee that was left in the cup in front of him: "But, ten percent is still too little ..."

"Michael · Eisner now owns less than 10% of Disney's shares and is not much more than you, but in the Hollywood power list, he is ranked in the top three, he is more than 90% by Hollywood The envy and admiration of the people. Robert, do n’t you also say that money is not too tempting for us. Think about it, after Firefly acquired the new line, you can get the position of Firefly CEO, and I I believe you will not doubt the profitability of the film produced, so I believe that within a few years, we will be able to enter the ranks of film giants. At that time, we must have had time to integrate our own media group in the future and occupy our own place. At that time, if you own 10% of the shares, it may be worth more than 1 billion USD. If you continue to operate the new line independently, how long will it take for the new line to reach the market value of 1 billion USD or more? "

"Twenty percent, Eric, twenty percent, can't be less," Robert · Xie Yi was completely moved by the prospect depicted by Eric, and made a great concession on his own initiative.

Eric's mouth has a slightly unobservable smile, since Robert · Xie Yi no longer insists on the so-called 30 bottom line, then you can continue to talk, so I called finger click to come and serve Ying Sheng, handed over the credit card to the checkout before saying to Robert · Shay: "Robert, now we are definitely unable to negotiate any results, and the time is a little late, so choose a more formal occasion for specific consultations. . "

Robert · Xie Yi regretted his 20% concession. He found that he was fooled by a teenager who was a few decades younger than himself. Slap, although I decided to make a concession in my heart, it would be too inappropriate to say it at this time. It seems that he has made several mistakes tonight, which makes Robert · Shay no longer dare to look down on Eric. And when he made up his mind to formally negotiate, he would definitely not confront Eric directly. Perhaps, it is also good to find an agent who is good at negotiating. Seeing that Eric did not take the opportunity to press down the price, he nodded along the steps and said: "Well It is indeed too late and I should go back. "

After a few people said goodbye at the door of the restaurant, Aniston suddenly hugged Eric ’s arm and smiled on tiptoe: "Wow, Eric, you were so handsome just now, and Robert was all given by your momentum. Confused, hehe. "

Eric reached out the other hand and plucked the long hair scattered from the forehead for the girl, and smiled: "Then you, do you suddenly adore the urge to kneel down and kiss my shoes?" (My novel 《I am in Hollywood》 will have more fresh content Oh on the official WeChat platform, and there is also a 100% lottery gift for everyone! Now open WeChat, click on the "+" sign in the upper right "add friends", search for the public number "qdread" and follow , Speed ​​up!)