Chapter 1,173 The former king of Hollywood, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

"When I was a kid, I thought I could save the whole world, but in the end, I found that the whole world couldn't save myself. Later, I was busy supporting my family and making money. I worked hard to make money. In Hollywood, I almost did anything related to movies and TV. Work, costumes, props, art, screenwriting, actors, stage management, etc. But after I retired, I found that these are not important.

The whole thing is like the shackles of life, tightly tying me down. Later, my children allowed me to live happily in New York and go to the hospital. I wanted to live for myself for a few years, so I came here and opened this fast food restaurant. I sold as much as I liked every day, even if KFC was in my I'm not afraid of the other side either. I've walked past three McDonald's and two KFC on the whole street, and this is the third KFC.

Therefore, now I understand that people must be content. Columbus, Warner Bros. is not very content with what they do. "

Old John said this unhurriedly while packing his things. This was the summary of Old John's life. If doing business is not to make money but to pass the time, then in such a situation, there is nothing to fear.

There is nothing that can scare you. This is why Old John feels happy. Columbus lost helplessly: "Dear John, my situation is different from yours now. I have a big family to support. If I don't make the movie, then what do you think my family will eat and drink while waiting for the U.S. government?" Relief?

I actually wanted to quit, but I couldn't bear the result. I had no reason to quit, and I couldn't find a reason to convince myself. "

When he said this, Columbus also seemed quite helpless. Some things were actually beyond his control. Some people sometimes had to do things that were different from their ideals and hopes.

At this moment, Ye Ming said with a smile: "If you want a reason, then I can give you one. You may be able to convince yourself. The reason for looking for a job can be to support the family, to show off one's talents, etc. , in fact, if you are talking about resigning, there is only one reason. The world is so big and I want to see it."

Old John was stunned. He glanced at Ye Ming and said, "Young man, you are very open-minded."

Columbus was also in shock. He had given himself reasons to resign before, but it was of no use. There were countless reasons why he could not resign. Now Ye Ming has given a reason for being like this, which is also very strange. The world is so big, I idol go and see it. Columbus thought for a while and said: "This can convince me. Maybe one day I really have enough of Warner Bros. and I will really use this as a reason to go and see it. That's it, nothing else. Let's go. , Ye Ming, thank you for giving me a reason, your request, the people on the board of directors will give you an answer soon."

Before Columbus left in disinterest, Ye Ming immediately said: "Columbus, I want to ask you something, how old is your child?" Columbus was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously said: "My son is sixteen, and my daughter is only ten." Two years old, what’s wrong?”

Ye Ming immediately said: "Actually, the reason I mentioned for resigning is only suitable for two types of people. One is childless and willful. If you want to see it, go and see it. Anyway, the world is so big, you can go there if you like. Wherever you go to see it, go and see it.

There is also the kind of old John who has really grown up. He is retired and can play whatever he likes. Like you, you have to work hard for at least ten or eight years. When your daughter grows up, no one will care about you wherever you like to go.

Now, feel free to do your work as a director, right? "

Ye Ming originally didn't want to say this, but seeing that Columbus actually said that he really meant it, he had to give a reason for such a question.

After all, if Columbus really resigned because of his words, the world is so big and I want to see it. This is the most irresponsible and willful reason for resignation. When the time comes, Ye Ming will feel that he has misled Columbus.

After Columbus left, Old John said: "Emmerich, look at all the people you brought. Ye Ming, you are a little naughty guy. You almost got Columbus in. The world is so big, I think Go and have a look?

Yes, actually when I retired, that’s what I thought, no matter what, I just wanted to see it. But you are not kind. You said it like this, and you said it under such a situation.

You seem to be busier than Emmerich. Why don't you go and see for yourself? "

Old John was indeed an old fox, and he immediately saw Ye Ming's trap.

Ye Ming shrugged his shoulders and said innocently: "Didn't I come here to take a look? Hollywood, I have begun to like this place now, but I just don't know if this place likes me."

At this time, Old John nodded and said: "This depends on your own ability. If you can achieve results, Hollywood will not be stingy in recognizing you. Come on, young man, even MGM started from a small company. Yes, well, to be honest, I like MGM. Now its stock is already very high, and my stock has made almost one-third of the profit. It’s much better than me selling fast food.”

Ye Ming was stunned. He glanced at Old John and said, "You actually have MGM stocks in your hands. I think you should get rid of this thing as soon as possible, right?"

These words made Old John stunned: "Get rid of it, why, young man, don't you know MGM, one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood, a company known as the King of Hollywood, a company like this is long-term If you hold it, why, I will get rid of it."

This is something that John Lao does not understand very much. In such a situation, he has fully proved a problem, that is, in such a matter, the status of MGM in the hearts of people in Hollywood, It is something that Ye Ming cannot measure.

Therefore, when it comes to MGM, that is almost the development history of Hollywood. At this time, Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "I know MGM has increased its prices now, but such price increases are nothing but hypocrisy.

In such a situation, they raised the stock price in order to make a better move.

Alex, the president of MGM, used to use this method to increase his company's chips?

He was planning to raise MGM's stock price to a high price and then dump MGM. MGM's current debts are quite serious. It's just that under such a situation, things have been suppressed. "

Old John's eyes suddenly became energetic. He glanced at Ye Ming and said curiously: "I won't tell whether this news is true or false. Not everyone in Hollywood can get such inside information. Why do you think so?" After receiving such news, how can you be so sure that MGM will be sold?"

Ye Ming said seriously: "This thing is very simple, that is to say, in this situation, the real boss of MGM is the casino tycoon Kerkorian. This guy is a born risk-taker. We have such a big boss as the boss, tell me, is it possible that this thing is true? Casino tycoon Kerkorian, I think you know this person relatively well, right?"

Emmerich said from the side: "There are really some problems with this matter. Where did you get this information? I don't think the top management at MGM can know this."

The key is the source of the news. If it comes to a question like this, there is no problem if Ye Ming is from Hollywood, but he is a Chinese, and Chinese people know Hollywood very well. This issue has to be said. Emmerich felt strange.

Ye Ming shrugged his shoulders and said: "Don't forget that I am the president of Huihuang.com. Of course, someone has said this. I saw this in various advertising movies, videos, and other news clues. Something.

If you think about it carefully, it is not unexpected in times like this. I don't deny the greatness of MGM, but at this time MGM actually had signs early. For example, how did Alex ascend to the throne of MGM president?

He was Kerkorian's deputy at first, and now he is the boss of Mi Gao Mo. Naturally, he wants to make money for Kerkorian. How to make money, even if Alex wanted to sell MGM at the time. "

After hearing Ye Ming's explanation, it is reasonable and reasonable. Alex is indeed a deputy of Kerkorian. Kerkorian asked Alex to come, which fully proved a problem at this time, that is It is said that under such a situation, he does have some intentions towards MGM, and he may not even care about whether MGM is making movies.

Emmerich glanced at Old John, nodded and said, "Old John, what Ye Ming said seems to be very normal. After all, it means that MGM's top management has been changing quite frequently recently. If you are entering it steadily at this time, then you should also pay attention to this matter. While you are making money, just sell your MGM stocks."

Since they are friends, Emmerich also reminded Old John very carefully on such an issue.

Old John nodded solemnly and said, "Come to think of it, Kerkorian, this guy is not a philanthropist. He is really capable of doing this kind of thing."

Old John is still very cautious. He doesn't think Ye Ming knows this information, but Ye Ming said it so confidently, and Kerkorian is not a good man and woman in the wealthy circle. Therefore, these words Ye Ming said , in fact, it is also possible.

After coming out, Emmerich felt a little heavy. He looked back at Ye Ming and said, "You kid, tell me the truth. Are these things true? How far will MGM, the former king of Hollywood, go?"

In fact, Emmerich already believed what Ye Ming said. After all, some incredible things have indeed happened at MGM recently. If these things were placed in other small companies, there would be no problem, but if they were said to have happened, In a big company like MGM, that's really incredible.

Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "There won't be any problems in the short term. At least before MGM reveals the problem, it must first give the outside world a stable illusion and raise its stock price. People on the board of directors will gradually Sell ​​your own stocks and recover some losses.

But these are all performances for others to see. If there are no accidents, in two or three years, the MGM board of directors, or Kerkorian, will handle MGM's problems. Maybe the next Columbia Pictures will end up with MGM. Who can say? It's clear. Of course, if I am saying that capital everywhere intervened in this process, then maybe what I said is wrong. "

This thing did happen in history. In 2005, Sony merged with MGM. MGM, which has a long history, became a part of the Sony Group like Columbia Pictures.

In the end, MGM went bankrupt in 2010 and became a mess that no one was willing to take over. This has to be said to be a very big irony for Hollywood.

But now, at least now, no one in the United States or in Hollywood would believe that MGM would reach this point.

Therefore, even if what Ye Ming said was very sworn and seemed to be true, Old John and Emmerich didn't quite believe it. This is too unbelievable.

As Emmerich got into the car, he said to Ye Ming: "This is really unbelievable. I simply can't believe that something like this will happen. Is it true that the MGM Empire will cooperate with Ye Ming?" Will Columbia Pictures suffer the same fate? If so, then Kerkorian will be a sinner of history.”

Ye Ming said with great certainty: "Korkorian is not a sinner of history, he is just a businessman, and this guy is a casino tycoon. Gambling is his favorite. He likes to gamble in shopping malls. MGM , is actually just a bargaining chip for him. Ever since his deputy Alex became the president of MGM some time ago, this matter has actually been in Kerkorian's plan. This is just a business deal. only games.

If MGM was of greater value to Kerkorian, he would not do it like this, but now it seems that Kerkorian does not really believe that MGM will Bring him more things. Selling MGM is also a normal thing. ” (To be continued)