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As the frenzy brought about by Jurassic Park and True Lies faded, and into September, the entertainment industry seemed to be back to normal, with reporters and paparazzi turning their attention back to celebrity gossip. , newspaper entertainment pages began to be filled with news of breakups and love triangles.

On a very unusual Monday, Viacom and Ryan's representative, Pie Kingsley, suddenly held a joint press conference, announcing that Ryan would spend $150 million in the acquisition of Paramount Pictures. , once successful, the two sides will launch a closer all-round cooperation, and at least two films will be jointly produced each year.

This news immediately shocked North America. Viacom's financing problems, and the purchase of Paramount Pictures is in trouble. It is not a secret. Now, what is the purpose of pulling that super genius into it?

Well, the whole of North America knows that Ryan Jenkins is very rich. He is definitely one of the richest minors in the United States. It is said that he holds more than 100 million US dollars in revenue. Will the acquisition case help?

Some analysts quickly grasped the key and turned their attention to Wall Street.

The next day, Julius Stewart, representing Jenkins Pictures, injected another booster for the acquisition. Jurassic Park was watched by more than 90 million people in North America, and the global box office officially exceeded 1 billion US dollars.

Afterwards, Viacom quickly stabilized the situation and launched a second round of financing to Wall Street. Paramount Pictures, which was gradually tilting towards Barry Diller's offer, immediately resumed its impartial attitude and stood firmly on the ground. On the wall, watch the developments on both sides.

Interest groups represented by Barry Diller raised the offer again, and wanted to take advantage of the critical moment when Viacom's financing had not yet been completed.

However. Two huge pieces of good news obviously stimulated the nerves of the vampires on Wall Street. As long as they are profitable, their actions will become extremely fast, and Viacom's financing plan was quickly negotiated.

A fierce acquisition battle began, and the two sides' offers were getting closer and closer to $9 billion. At this time, funds were the only winners.

No one would have imagined that Redstone would have used the strategy of attacking the west. When the competition between the two sides was the most intense, he suddenly announced the acquisition of Blockbuster, the world's largest video chain store, for US$8.4 billion. He then diverted Blockbuster's huge cash flow, and used brick-and-mortar stores to borrow from banks, raising the offer to $10.6 billion, ultimately ending the months-long acquisition.

Congratulations, Mr. Redstone.

into the huge banquet hall,

Ryan first congratulated the owner.

Ryan, don't you want me to congratulate you? Don't forget, you are also a Paramount shareholder now.

Summer Redstone was obviously in a good mood, and he looked at Nicole who was holding Ryan again. Miss Kidman, frankly, I admire you so much!

Where does this come from...

Not only Nicole was stunned, but Ryan was also a little stunned.

Not everyone can teach a genius well.

Summer Redstone didn't look like he was joking. I think you've been very successful in this regard.

It's too rewarding.

Nicole's family knows her own affairs. If Ryan was replaced by another child, she would have been spoiled by herself. Having said that, if it were another child, would he still spoil him so much?

What are you thinking. Nicole?

The two casually found a quiet place to rest and sat at a small table.

It's nothing. Nicole quickly came back to her senses, I didn't expect that one day, we would also become the major shareholders of Hollywood's top film companies.

It's just five percent of the shares. Ryan didn't care much.

$150 million was exchanged for 5% of Paramount Pictures. This is the final negotiation result between Pie Kingsley and Viacom. It seems that Ryan and Nicole have made a lot of money. It's not as good as expected.

First of all, in the face of fierce competition, Viacom adopted a premium acquisition, with a price of 10.6 billion US dollars, far exceeding the market value of Paramount-the two parties negotiated based on Paramount's Market value - secondly, Ryan has to perform at least six movie contracts in the next three years, and Paramount's investment in them should account for more than 60%.

Also, if Ryan and Nicole want to sell their shares, Summer Redstone has the right to buy them back at the market price first.

Of course, the benefits are enormous.

In the future, the majority of the income of the North American entertainment industry will come from overseas markets. Paramount is the best company in developing overseas markets. None of the studios that Ryan purchased have movie distribution rights, so it is imperative to take advantage of the situation.

As long as it does not have a huge conflict of interest with Viacom, Paramount will inevitably tilt its resources to its own shareholders when releasing certain movies in the future. This is the rule in the industry.

The most important point is that Nicole Kidman can become a member of Paramount's nine-member board of directors by virtue of the negotiated agreement and escrow's five percent shares. Although he will not have much say, he can become a Huge amulet.

You must know that there are not a few people in this circle who want to hit her, but they have never been able to find any opportunity. The invitations for theatrical films and pornographic films that were rejected by Jinsley were piled up to a foot thick. Many of these directors and producers are well-known.

In any case, Ryan is just a minor. It is not easy to protect the people he cares about in this complex circle, and Nicole has the status of the director of Paramount Pictures, which is enough Make most people think twice.

Not only Nicole, Ryan asked Jinsili to prepare a female bodyguard and assistant for Natalie early on. At the same time, in the phone and correspondence, he repeatedly warned Natalie not to enter someone's audition room alone.

Yes, Natalie is not an adult, but in the eyes of directors who are full of literary style, this is not a problem at all. In this industry, the measure of success or failure is never moral, otherwise, Woody Allen, Warren? Beatty and the others will not still be at ease, still in the upper echelons of Hollywood.

Ryan, Jim is here. Nicole pushed him first, then said helplessly to the side, Jim, you know, he's just like this, cranky regardless of the occasion.

Sit down, Jim.

Ryan came back to his senses and hurriedly greeted James Cameron to sit down, and then he waved to the waiter and asked them to bring drinks.

Ryan, I didn't expect you to put such a large sum of money into Paramount.

Cameron looked regretful, I'm still waiting for you to rent a submarine and go to the Atlantic Ocean together.

Jim! Nicole's eyes widened, and whenever she heard the other party mention this topic, she couldn't help worrying about Ryan following him, You want to go to the bottom of the Atlantic, no one is stopping you, but this has nothing to do with Ryan. Well, it doesn't matter!

The two sides are old friends, so naturally speaking is a lot more casual, Cameron helplessly pouted, Nicole, you are prejudice!

Come on, Jim, said Ryan. I never promised you.

Okay. Cameron understood that one-two was definitely not an opponent, and quickly changed the subject, Why don't you use this money to invest in my digital field?

Let's put it this way, Jim. Ryan tapped on the small table in front of him. What if one day, you get tired of work, want to take a vacation, and throw the digital realm aside?

And what about Stan Winston? Cameron muttered.

Mr. Winston is an excellent special effects master!

Ryan directly exposed the essence, At that time, the digital field will definitely go bankrupt, and all my investments will be wasted...

I……

James Cameron was lost in thought.

What are you talking about?

The crisp female voice sounded, followed by the figure of Shirley Lansing.

Congratulations, Shirley!

Ryan made a gesture of asking for a seat. After the other party sat down, he smiled and said, All I feel is the pressure.

There's pressure to be motivated, isn't it? Ryan quipped.

Like Redstone's previous acquisitions, he removed most of Paramount's top management, and Shirley Lansing stepped down as media manager to officially become chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures Group. .

Nicole, when are you going to fulfill your directorships?

Shirley Lansing talks to Nicole Kidman, both of whom have the intention of getting closer.

Jim, where's Linda?

Looking at the two people who were talking about women, Ryan asked Cameron casually. The big bearded man shrugged playfully and spread his hands again, but didn't say anything.

That's right, Jim.

Shirley Lansing turned her head at this moment, You and Ryan are planning a big project, isn't it true?

That's what happened. Cameron nodded.

In fact, I have given him the script and related suggestions. Ryan nodded at Cameron.

How about a piece of Paramount? Shirley Lansing said.

Shirley, are you so confident in this little guy? Cameron pouted at Ryan, You haven't even read the specific content!

I think after this summer, no one will doubt Ryan's strength, right? Shirley Lansing's expression seemed to be saying an accepted fact, and then she said, Ryan, don't you want to talk about it?

The initial budget is 200 million US dollars, and Jenkins Pictures will bear half of it. Ryan waved to stop Shirley Lansing from saying, This movie is not included in our agreement.

Twenty million dollars!

As if there was a tacit understanding, Harvey Weinstein and Grant Hill came over at the same time.

Could it count as a Twentieth Century Fox? This was Grant Hill.

And Miramax!

Let's do it. Ryan and Cameron muttered a few words before saying, Jim needs a vacation. After he ends his vacation, how about we sit and talk together? (To be continued..) ()