King of Hollywood Chapter 213: It’s a pity

The meeting of "Interview with the Vampire" was quite successful. Although Rice still had doubts about Cruise's appearance in Leicester, he did not show it. After all, she admits herself that Cruz is very appropriate when it comes to appearance.

Jordan would not have any other opinions. In fact, he had long wanted to direct a movie related to vampires. What he was worried about was that Adrian would point the finger at the director’s work, but Adrian made it clear from the beginning He will be solely responsible for the directing work, and naturally he agreed without hesitation. Besides, the three leading actors are also in line with the candidates in his heart, and the adaptation of the script is also very appetizing to him.

"I like this character more and more now, Ed, you are a good producer." Cruise is also very excited, it is not surprising, he is the only big name in the whole crew, everyone else treats him The table shows the due respect.

Brad is much more humble by comparison. Although he is a few years older than Adrian, he does not mean the word "thank you" at all, and he is very sincere and no wonder he will work as a handyman. Eventually become a superstar. It is a pity that I have met Adrian now, and I am afraid that some things will no longer belong to him.

As for Kirsten, it goes without saying that everyone likes her. A cute and cute girl is always flattering, and a cute and cute girl who is very good at acting is even more flattering. However, after the meeting, she returned to New York with her mother, and she still had a lot of dramas on the side of the "No Reservations" crew.

If there is any regret about meeting, it is that Cruz’s beautiful wife was not able to attend.

After this matter was settled, it was thrown to the film company, and the Adrian was immediately invested in more important things. In fact, if neither Rice nor Kirsten had to rush back home, he must have done this first.

This is not a complicated matter, just go out with some guys to play ball games, exercise, steam sauna or something, and then talk about the decision-making things.

"The situation is not very good, Lei Shidong is clearly determined to get it. I think he may raise more funds, not less than $11 billion-our company is still too young." In the steaming sauna room In the middle, Claude took the white towel around his neck and wiped his sweaty face, then exhaled for a long time.

Adrian is not so particular about it. Although a white towel is also worn on the neck, he wiped it directly on his face with his hands, all wet with sweat: "So what are you going to do?"

"If you agree to use more funds..."

"You know that is impossible, Crow, you promised me at the beginning, it will not affect the acquisition of TBS."

Claude was interrupted by Adrian before he finished, and it was still a tone that was not negotiable. For this, Claude had to shrug: "Well, I know, it’s just a pity, Great opportunity"

Acquisition of Paramount, this is the plan that Claude mentioned to Adrian at the Vanity Fair party. He had already proposed this idea to Adrian as early as Oscar, and given it through a lot of data analysis. A feasible strategy. Adrian agreed to his request after thinking for a long time, but only proposed that it should not affect the acquisition of TBS.

"No problem." Claude replied confidently. According to his analysis, if all goes well, it will only take up to $9 billion to get Paramount, and then raise a sum through the relationship. Funds can completely buy TBS.

It's just that he didn't expect that Summer Redstone and Barry Diller joined in one after another, and they showed a strong interest in Paramount. These two guys are no longer a fuel-efficient lamp. Diller did not hesitate to launch a malicious takeover battle. Lei Shidong, who was facing a threat of divorce, tried his best to dissuade his wife and issued a statement declaring that there was no divorce to ensure investors’ confidence.

In the days when Adrian went to New York to make movies, Claude did not deal with them, but because of the innate lack of media and the Adrian "TBS first" principle, it did not occupy too many advantages. If you can not increase the purchase price, you may lose to these two guys.

"Okay, Crow, don’t worry about it. Believe me, we will have better and more appropriate goals in 6 or 7 years." Adrian said as he slapped on the shoulder with comfort. Said.

He knew that Claude proposed this plan for the development of the company. As long as he successfully acquired Paramount, the overseas distribution rights and the right to speak in mpaa will not be a problem. Their status in Hollywood will rise and the media will also rise. Will become a first-line media company. However, in Adrian's view, this is not the best opportunity. The importance of acquiring TBS is much greater than that of one of the seven major film companies.

Tuo Qianshi saw a lot of blessings related to film acquisitions. He remembers some of the more famous cases. Several major television networks were acquired in the middle of 90 years. If you don’t start now, it will be difficult to have any more. opportunity. As for the film companies, there are better options in the first year after the 21st century, and at that time their funds will be more abundant.

Of course, if you can successfully acquire Paramount with the guarantee of "TBS first", it is not a bad thing. If you have an established film company, many things will be more convenient and easier, so Adrian did not object to it.

"There will be better goals in 6 or 7 years? Have you started to predict again?" Claude asked with a smile.

"You can think so." Adrian shrugged.

"Okay, okay, in a word, I have to give others what I might have." Claude sighed for a long time, but everyone could hear that he was just kidding.

"With your character, will it be easily given to others?" Adrian sneered.

"Of course not, I'm ready," Claude took the towel and wiped his face again.

"I know, let's listen." Adrian showed a listening look.

"Just let Diller and Redstone go to fight. We will watch them next. Sooner or later, they will notice the weight of the stocks in our hands, and then draw us together." Claude gestured. .

Adrian moved slightly: "Which side do you think is more appropriate?"

"Redstone." Claude gave the answer whenever he wanted.

"Why?" Adrian asked with raised eyebrows, "Diller is also good."

"According to your plans and ideas, the benefits of working with Viacom are obviously more." Crowder also raised his eyebrows.

"Are you going to take this opportunity to own Viacom?" Adrian showed a surprised look.

"I want to be on the board if I can." Claude smiled slightly.

"Lei Shidong will not allow anyone to share his rights." Adrian reminded.

"It's okay, we won't be in conflict with him, will we?" Claude looked at Adrian. "Anyway, cross-shareholding is common. Besides, isn't there still a director like you?"

Adrian smiled suddenly: "Okay, I agree."

The MTV network in Viacom alone is enough for them to do so, not to mention the possibility of further alliances in certain areas, at least for a long time, they will not be the main competitors.

"Okay, let's go out. It's been steaming long enough, and it's time to go out." Adrian said and stood up.

"Oh, Ed," Claude stopped him at this moment. "There will be a cocktail party at the Beverly Hills hotel tomorrow night. I think you should probably go to the party together."

"Reception? Oh, forgive me, Crow." Adrian suddenly had a bitter look on his face. "When I was in New York, I didn't take part in the uncle's reception. Now I can easily return to Los Angeles, or let me have a little bit. Be quiet."

"No less attending the uncle's reception?" Claude said with a sneer, with "Unbelief" clearly written on his face.

"Of course, if you don’t believe it, you can call Uncle Anderson to prove it." Adrian said indifferently, and then shifted the topic: "Yes, I have already heard about the Clinton government..."

"Yes, I know that after you called, I have confirmed and let people in. The Clinton government obviously intends to make a profit on the Japanese, and since we don’t have to be too polite." Crow German waved his hand, and then looked at Adrian to increase his tone: "Ed, even if it is to cope with it."

Adrian looked back at Claude, and after a long while sighed: "You know, Crow, when I directed a new movie in New York, although I only participated in a total of two uncle's receptions, but sometimes I haven't participated in it once."

He made a gesture and continued: "He invited almost all the executives on Wall Street, as well as several city councillors, state councilors, and a member of Congress. If Greenspan was not in Washington, he would definitely He will also invite him over."

"This is a good thing" Claude called immediately~IndoMTL.com~ Of course it is a good thing for you, but me? Do you know how embarrassing I am with these guys? I don’t even know what they’re talking about. If it’s a movie or a computer or internet, I can plug in a few words, but finance...” Adrian gestured. “Besides smirking or smirking, I often want to be you here. How good it should be. "

Claude laughed, and waved a hand at Adrian, who was helpless and angry, and asked what he thought: "I remember, you said that the godfather and your uncle seemed to get along badly. How is it good?"

“Yes, Uncle Anderson always wanted to be reconciled, but he couldn’t keep his face down, and it turned out… there was no chance anymore—the aunt told me that the uncle wouldn’t say that at all; then yes I was dissatisfied and ashamed that I didn’t mention him in the Oscar’s award speech-this was still told by my aunt, and my uncle would never admit it. So I want to express it in this way, apologizing to me and my father ."

"Hah, it's really awkward."

"Who said no? But more importantly, this is also sending a message to my cousin, my uncle’s son Victor: If you can do as good as Ed, I can also do it for you Do this"()