I’m in Hollywood Chapter 673: Sony difficult to ride a tiger

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Eric was chatting with everyone, and a few people appeared at the backstage entrance, but came directly towards him.

In order to be a 50-year-old Japan man, it is the Idei Nobuyuki who is about to take over the CEO position of the Norio Oga Sony group, the company executives such as CEO Peter Guber and Chairman Jon Peters of Columbia are beside each other, but Eric is now beside Idei Nobuyuki Not one of Peter Guber and Jon Peters, but another white middle-aged with a strange face.

Eric knows that Sony started to intervene in Columbia's affairs a few months ago, but it was unexpected that Idei Nobuyuki would suddenly appear here. Before it was too late to think about the reason, Idei Nobuyuki had come to him and smiled and reached out in skilled English: "Mr. Williams, it's nice to meet you, this is Idei Nobuyuki."

The English sound of the Japanese name is very weird. Eric can't tell the difference between the other party's name, so they shook hands with the other party and said with the full name: "Hello, Mr. Idei Nobuyuki, welcome to the Mission: Impossible screening."

"This should be my honor. The Mr. Williams personally selected the movie. It must be very exciting when I think about it," Idei Nobuyuki complimented. Before waiting for Eric to thank, he indicated that the white man next to him said to Eric: "This is Mr. Howard Stringer. He has accepted the invitation of Sony and will soon serve as CEO of Sony United States branch, in charge of all industries of Sony in United States."

Eric listened to Idei Nobuyuki's name to determine who the middle-aged white man with glasses was. The first non-Japanese CEO of Sony Group after the original time and space Idei Nobuyuki stepped down: "Hello, Mr. Stringer."

After the introduction of Howard Stringer by Idei Nobuyuki, it did not mean any recommendation of Peter Guber and Jon Peters, but the others who were present half-truthly expressed interest.

Eric had to introduce it one by one. When it was Amy Pascal ’s turn, Idei Nobuyuki did not hide the regret in the tone, saying: “Miss Pascal, losing you is really the biggest loss of Columbia. I hope you can carefully consider the matter of Columbia. /

Amy Pascal was a little surprised by the straightforward invitation of Idei Nobuyuki, but only responded politely.

Everyone had a simple conversation. The screening time was coming soon, and the staff began to guide the backstage guests to the screening hall.

Eric intentionally left behind. Waiting for the guests to leave, the female assistant next to him took the initiative to explain Eric's doubts: "Idei Nobuyuki arrived at Los Angeles a week ago. The news we got here is that Idei Nobuyuki personally brought an audit team, The financial information of Columbia is currently being checked. In addition, another purpose of Idei Nobuyuki to Los Angeles should be to find the next helm for Columbia. "

Eric nodded, thinking of the middle-aged man wearing glasses specially introduced to himself by Idei Nobuyuki, and asked: "Do you know this person Howard Stringer?"

Kelly said: "Howard Stringer has been serving as Chairman of CBS in recent years, and just left a few months ago. He started out as a very good reporter. When he was the head of the CBS news department, CBS evening news was watched by three Major TV Networks The highest rate is probably due to the instability of CBS in recent years. During his tenure as CBS Chairman, he did not make any brilliant achievements. "

Eric thought about it. Asked: "How does he compare with Robert Iger?"

Kelly shook his head: "I only have some basic information about him here. If you need a detailed assessment, I will let someone do it tomorrow."

Eric did n’t have too much interest in Howard Stringer, and she did n’t refuse the female assistant to collect more detailed information, and ordered: “By the way, collect information about this person Idei Nobuyuki.”

Compared to the decline of Sony, Eric is more interested in Idei Nobuyuki, the master who brought Sony from the peak to the decline. 【ㄨ】

Since Idei Nobuyuki suddenly appeared, his position with Eric was taken for granted. Eric has seen the new version of Mission: Impossible several times, but it did n’t put too much attention on the screen. The thought of Idei Nobuyuki is obviously not in the movie either. During the 120-minute viewing process, the two of you come and go Tried a few times. Eric also almost understood the intention of Idei Nobuyuki, and Idei Nobuyuki obviously also understood the attitude of Eric.

After the screening, Idei Nobuyuki took the initiative to invite Eric when he left: "Eric, I will stay in Los Angeles for a while. I do n’t know if I have the honor to take the time to chat?"

Eric knows that since Idei Nobuyuki appeared in Los Angeles, the two parties must inevitably have a formal meeting: "Of course, no problem, come out, let someone contact my assistant to determine the time."

Idei Nobuyuki agreed with a smile, and got on the bus after saying goodbye to Eric.

The driver drove a distance, and the face of Idei Nobuyuki in the car was somber.

Recently these days. In the process of reviewing the detailed information of Columbia, Idei Nobuyuki now finds that the problems of Columbia are much more serious than Headquarters imagined. In the past few years when Peter Guber and Jon Peters operated Columbia, they did not make any decision that was beneficial to Columbia Film Studio. Instead, they unscrupulously lost the company ’s finances. The two not only took a lot of salary bonuses, but also squandered the funds that should be used for the company ’s exhibition In terms of personal enjoyment, the total cost of office decoration, private jets and luxury yachts under Columbia Corporation has been as high as 170 million USD, and the expenditures of other at sixes and sevens are too numerous to mention.

If Peter Guber and Jon Peters work hard to manage Columbia, these costs cannot hurt the fundamentals of this old brand Film Studio. But the two didn't spend their thoughts on running Columbia from beginning to end. For the past five years, the only achievements of Columbia have been the cooperation with Firefly on some films, but the cooperation behind them is also not so simple. Sony is now available because of the ‘cooperation’ between Firefly and Columbia, Columbia ’s overseas network Already in a paralyzed state. 【ㄨ】

Thinking that the old rivals Panasonic Group and Canada Seagram Group are in final negotiations on the Universal Pictures transaction, Idei Nobuyuki also inevitably has some retreat in mind. However, with the current situation of Columbia, Sony has no way to return, because the current booth of Columbia is not even much stronger than Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Sony originally bought Columbia but spent a huge amount of 5500 million USD. If it is now forced to sell Columbia. Even if the original purchase price is discounted, some people may not be willing to take over, and even if some people are willing to take over, Sony is under strong pressure from all parties. I dare not ‘sell’ Columbia.

In this case, Sony can only grind its teeth and continue to insist on Columbia. Although in the initial cooperation process, Firefly was ruthlessly pitted, but at present, the copyright of Men in Black, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Jumanji and other films co-operated with Firefly and the exercise of Flower Films on Mission: Impossible, Forrest Gump and Night at the Museum three films It is undoubtedly the most valuable resource in the hands of Columbia.

Idei Nobuyuki hates these Hollywood profiteers. But they also know that if they want to maintain Columbia, they must make full use of these resources. In particular, the sequel shoots matters of Men in Black and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, both global Box Office have passed 500 million USD blockbuster, with the word of mouth accumulated by first part, the start of the sequel will definitely bring very considerable benefits for Columbia.

Idei Nobuyuki ’s attendance at today ’s Mission: Impossible screening is to test Eric ’s attitude towards the two films without the cooperation of Firefly. Unless legal methods are used, the sequels of Men in Black and Mr. & Mrs. Smith will be difficult to start. But Columbia is now in trouble, and Idei Nobuyuki does not want to cause another lawsuit.

Just. Recalling the ambiguous attitude of Eric Williams during the screening, Idei Nobuyuki couldn't help but rubbing his temples.

This matter cannot be resolved for a while. Idei Nobuyuki remembered the next leader of Columbia. He looked up and asked the assistant sitting on the front row co-pilot: "Fujita, has the invitation to Michael Ovitz been repeated?"

"Yes, President, Mr. Ovitz has promised to meet you next Monday."

Under the wonderful plot and excellent marketing methods, Mission: Impossible easily won 3.85 million USD Box Office in 2900 theaters on three days during the weekend. Many media have given Kevin Costner a positive turnaround after the JAG defeat Evaluation, Los Angeles Times even praised 'Mission: Impossible completely broke through the shackles of TV series version. The plot is gripping, the scene is dazzling and atmospheric, Kevin Costner portrays the image of a tough agent who is in desperate need.

With the excellent word-of-mouth and Box Office for three days on the weekend, the assessment agency made predictions for Mission: Impossible from North America 160 million to 180 million USD.

Because global Box Office, another special agent bodyguard starring Kevin Costner, reaches 410 million USD. The Mission: Impossible is superior to both the quality of works and marketing efforts. Therefore, the Box Office evaluation agency is more optimistic about the prediction of global Box Office of Mission: Impossible, and most of the predictions of Mission: Impossible global Box Office are not less than 500 million USD.

The production and marketing costs of Mission: Impossible are controlled within 110 million USD, of which the marketing costs of 40 million USD are jointly borne by both Flower Films and Columbia, although Flower Films has invested heavily in 90 million USD for Mission: Impossible. However, according to the Box Office forecast of the average 500 million USD of global, Flower Films will be able to receive a share of 130 million only on Box Office. In all cases, it will also bring profits from 40 million USD, and the subsequent video tape and TV broadcasting rights revenue of Mission: Impossible will be more abundant.

In the new week, Burbank Universal Studios, Michael Eisner is still sitting in the office early, and Mei Yujian reads the weekend Box Office report just sent by the assistant with faint envy.

After reading the content about Mission: Impossible in the report, Michael Eisner continued to look on the Box Office ranking list, and fell on the little guy who was on the same line as Universal. This is a project that Michael Ovitz personally operated after joining Universal Chairman. The total Box Office for the three-day weekend of the family carnival comedy with man pregnancy as the gimmick is only 7.68 million USD. Although it has squeezed into the top five of the Box Office rankings, it has not even reached the fraction of Mission: Impossible Box Office.

Of course, Michael Eisner will not be extravagant to expect such a comedy with only million USD to reach the level of Mission: Impossible on Box Office. He just thought of Michael Ovitz ’s conception of this film. He even wanted to invite Arnold Schwarzenegger as the actor, with Arnold Schwarzenegger After True Lies's worth, once Arnold Schwarzenegger is invited, the production and marketing budget level of this film will also be increased at the same time. Only the production cost may reach 60 million USD. When determining the little guy's project, although Michael Eisner is still after heart surgery In the recovery period, Michael Ovitz is very needed to help him take care of Universal affairs, but he still vetoed the proposal of Michael Ovitz with a strong attitude. The two even had a dispute in private, and the friendship between the decades had cracked.

But at the moment, looking at the Box Office data in hand, Michael Eisner does not regret the original decision, but feels a little lucky.

The little guy's weekend Box Office is only 7.68 million, and the agency's total Box Office forecast for this film is only million. However, although this number is still pitifully inferior to Mission: Impossible weekend Box Office, but through overseas channels such as overseas banks and video tapes, the little guy is definitely able to bring good benefits to Universal.

But if the proposal of Michael Ovitz big star production is adopted, this project will definitely cause a huge loss for Universal.

Thinking about it in my heart, Michael Eisner could not help but counted down a series of ideas that Michael Ovitz had proposed since he joined, which seemed to him to be 'big and improper'. He couldn't help shaking his head.

The negotiation between Japan Panasonic and Seagram Group has entered the final stage.

Michael Eisner once again made up his mind. In any case, we must take advantage of this negotiation to kick Michael Ovitz out of Universal, although the golden parachute agreement signed with Michael Ovitz under his leadership gave Michael Eisner a feeling of cocooning. However, thinking of the recent Sony's secret contact with Michael Ovitz and Panasonic's eagerness to get rid of Universal and other factors, Michael Eisner's confidence in kicking Michael Ovitz out of Universal has become higher and higher.

The assistant ’s knocking on the door awakened the musing Michael Eisner: "Mr. Eisner, Mr. Bronfman of Seagram is here." (Unfinished to be continued.) ◆ Under the cloud, you can get a view. ◆