Chapter 120: Lao Tzu is a stupid man with a lot of money, why?
Victor is not confused, this decision is really weird!
From the perspective of Hollywood today, "Titanic" is a big pit, the kind of money-losing goods that are even more cheating than "Future Water World".
As for the theaters, if it weren't for the fact that they are the top six in Hollywood, they wouldn't be willing to give so many films.
In fact, 20th Century Fox and Paramount, as the investors and producers of the film, are not optimistic about the prospects of Big Ship.
intentionally let go, but the price is too high, no one wants to be the picker.
In fact, as early as early August, Paramount was willing to sell the investment share of the ship. Time Warner was the only film company interested in taking over. Paramount and 20th Century Fox jointly offered US$550 million to sell "Titanic" as a whole.
This price tag directly scared the representatives of Time Warner away.
Warner representatives were shocked and said: "Are you crazy? Take us Warner as a fool! Don't say 550 million US dollars, it is 200 million US dollars, we don't want it, whoever wants to go!"
The test piece meeting is over!
Except for the theater party who signed the release agreement, the other film critics and invited guests basically left.
Well, Zhuke and Victor stayed.
"Victor, what are you doing in a daze?"
"Man, don't look at me like an idiot, okay?"
"I'm not kidding, I really think the ship has something to do with it, trust me!"
"How much did you say? It's not a problem, you know, I made a lot of money in the foreign exchange market a while ago. Well, you go talk to Paramount and 20th Century Fox."
"You mean me? Of course I'm going to talk to the director Cameron."
Zhuke immediately urged Victor.
After all, that is "Titanic" with a global box office of more than 1.8 billion US dollars! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if it can be mixed in, it will definitely make a lot of money.
...
A meeting room in 20th Century Fox.
"what?!"
A Paramount executive looked at Victor with disbelief: "You said that Wald Pictures, you are willing to jointly release "Titanic" with us?"
An executive from 20th Century Fox also frowned: "Victor, are you sure you are not kidding?"
For a time, all the executives on both sides present looked at Victor suspiciously.
Victor affirmed: "Yes, that's what I meant. We, Wald Pictures, can even spend money to buy part of your investment share."
The voice fell, and everyone present suddenly showed a happy expression. Of course, they are all old foxes, and this expression almost disappears in a flash.
Are they willing to sell investment shares?
of course!
is not for sale now, are you still waiting to smash it in your hand? !
"Victor, I need to report this issue to the above, you need to wait." An executive said in a deep voice.
"I see."
Victor responded and was politely sent away from the meeting room.
...
That afternoon.
Almost shortly after Zhuke and Victor left, the person in charge of the "Titanic" project team respectively reported Victor's transaction application to the senior executives of 20th Century Fox and Paramount, and let them To make a decision.
After all, this is a transaction involving tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars.
20th Century Fox Pictures.
Chief Executive Bill Mcnick, President Tom Rothman, Chief Operating Officer Jack, Production Director Ganopoulos, Production Manager and "Titanic" Producer Grant Hill.
The five people gathered together to discuss what Victor said.
"Everyone, let's talk about it." CEO Bill McNick broke the silence first.
Chief Operating Officer Jack said: "I think it is acceptable. After all, Big Ship’s estimate is really not very good. If it can stop the loss in time, it is not a good way."
Ganopoulos, the director of the production department, echoed: "I agree. The Big Ship project has been delayed for 4 years, and it can't go on like this. Otherwise, how do we explain to the board of directors and how to explain to the chairman of Murdoch?"
The two of them are in the same group as CEO Tom Rothman, and they are very at odds with CEO Bill McNick.
President Tom Rothman was very dissatisfied with CEO Bill, and wanted to kill him in his dreams, and then take the post himself.
And the "Titanic" project is exactly the result of CEO Bill's single-handed leadership, and Tom is eager to give him a loophole.
CEO Bill, I am very unwilling at this moment!
He didn't want to just sell the project in his hand.
Because, once he makes such a decision, regardless of the outcome of the final movie release, he will be impeached by the board of directors and may be removed from office.
But now, Tom is forcing him to make a decision!
He gave in!
"Well, I agree to sell our investment share, but I absolutely do not agree to sell all, only a part of it, otherwise our efforts in the past few years will be all in vain?!"
In this sentence, CEO Bill almost yelled.
Upon hearing this, President Tom was pleased: "It's fine if you agree. Regardless of our relationship, we are the same in terms of safeguarding the interests of the company."
"My opinion is very clear. I also think that only a part of the investment share will be sold. Otherwise, once the movie becomes popular, of course, this kind of thing is a very small probability, but we can't ignore it."
"Stop loss does not mean that we give up completely!"
The voice fell, and everyone present nodded in agreement.
......
Paramount Pictures.
"Sell? Why not sell!"
Shirley Lansing, President of Paramount Pictures, said to the crowd: "My sirs, remember one thing. We have been delayed for several years on this project, and it is a full $75 million in funding. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com, do we have to spend tens of millions of dollars on publicity expenses?"
"So, I think it can be sold!"
"Of course, Zhuke Wald is not a fool. From past experience, I don’t deny that his luck is always good, but he is also a very cunning person. Since he dares to make a big bet, maybe the big ship can be burst."
"So, even if we sell our investment shares, we can't sell all of them. We must keep some in our hands."
Shirley Lansing said solemnly: "Moreover, since he wants to buy it, he must pay a high price! Our Paramount's cheapness is not so easy to account for!"
The voice fell, and a group of Paramount executives nodded.
In fact, most of them agree with this statement.
As for the joint issue mentioned by Victor, they bypassed it intentionally or unintentionally.
Do you want a joint release?
dreaming!
You have to know that compared to the cost of using real money to invest in production costs, there is a lot of moisture in the issue.
It is said that the cost of publicity is 20 million, which is actually the media of the internal subsidiary company to operate and digest.
Well, the operation of turning left hand to right hand;
In fact, the real external expenditure may be only 5 million US dollars
Therefore, neither Paramount nor Fox can agree to Wald Pictures' joint release.
As for Zhu Ke, in the impression of both of them, he has become synonymous with stupid people and a lot of money.
The second update of "" is sent.
Thanks to the book friends for the reward of "20 Lies Promise".
Today’s update is too late. The Minister wanted to make an excuse, but today I was really lazy and went out to be cool during the day. Ashamed and ashamed.
