Chapter 704
Barry Meyer listened to the endless disputes below, and it would be impossible to say that his heart was as calm as his facial expression.
A group of people who are taking small plans but raising the banner of considering the company is actually reluctant to make decisions that are not conducive to their own, which really makes him very bored.
But working in a big company is all about daily life.
I didn't feel really angry when I got angry.
In other words, as a qualified professional manager who has experienced great storms, Barry Meyer has seen something uglier than this - what is the fight for power? Some people directly poach the company's corners and use power for personal gain.
In this regard, Columbia Pictures is the most famous.
On September 25, 1989, Sony announced the acquisition of Columbia Film Company for US$3.4 billion and assumed the accompanying debt of Columbia Company of US$1.6 billion. After the acquisition was completed, it set a record in the history of Japanese corporate mergers.
But movies have always been the pride of Americans, and the intervention of Japanese companies has caused panic in public opinion. Morita repeatedly stated that "this is not an invasion of Japanese culture. We do not want to send Japanese managers to Colombia" and adhered to the Sony motto of "global localization", emphasizing that the key to success after the acquisition is to "not highlight the characteristics of Japanese companies" and ensure that the acquired companies maintain American characteristics.
The day after announcing the acquisition of Columbia, Sony announced the acquisition of Gubert Peters Entertainment for $200 million, and hired two partners of the company, famous film producers Peter Gubert and Jon Peters, as the co-chair of Columbia Film Company after the acquisition. This is an explanation for the American people and Hollywood.
Then, these two people are either indirect or direct, and most of the management in the middle also acquiesced, opening up a very indecent eating pattern.
The result is that it is fine if the loss in the first quarter is fine. After all, during the running-in period, an exaggerated loss of 3.1 billion US dollars was created in the second quarter.
The whole of Wall Street and Hollywood are shocked how they can lose money so much.
3.1 billion, the acquisition price is only 3.4 billion plus 1.6 billion asset debt.
If Sony hadn’t had a great family, what a huge burden would have been this acquisition.
In the process of Sony ensuring Colombia's "autonomousness", Peter Gubert and Jon Peters also controlled several production companies, and through outsourcing, cooperative production and other means, the funds swallowed were simply unfinished.
Because the film and television industry is so easy to do accounting, the losses and expenses during shooting are not easy to check.
It’s like a straw hat that costs hundreds of thousands of yuan and a special clothing costing million yuan. Who knows how much it is worth? It’s not just a mouth to say it casually.
In this regard, Warner has a great say in it. He often does this when he cheats his allies. He can guess similar routines when smelling the smell.
In comparison, what is a little internal "contradiction"?
No matter what, everyone is dedicated to "for the public" and is completely tenable in the sense of justice.
The discussion continues.
At this moment, Barry Meyer coughed, and the lively atmosphere just now suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes gathered on him.
Barry Mayer glanced a few times, neither expressing positive intentions nor denying them, and asked casually: "What if it's working with Fireflies?"
The leader in opposing this kind of problem is of course to remain silent.
But the conference room soon resumed its enthusiasm for discussion.
Then, Josen had to stand up and speak.
Among these people, he communicates with fireflies the most.
Although he hadn't expressed much opinion before, no one cared about what he thought. Perhaps even he was very tired and didn't want to say anything.
Therefore, he just analyzed whether there are prerequisites and foundations of cooperation, or whether it is the division of interests.
Barry Mayer nodded, acknowledging his statement, and asked in a hurry: "They want to participate in North American distribution. What do you want to say?"
In this regard, Anthony naturally hopes to raise the DC banner as soon as possible to consolidate his position while ensuring departmental revenue, but this does not mean that he must follow the Firefly's thinking.
He has not much involvement with fireflies, so how could he agree to such a "going more and more" condition?
Cooperation is cooperation, but it cannot be too harmful to Warner's interests.
His starting point is still considered for the company.
"North American distribution cannot be given up. If possible, except for the box office sharing, overseas revenue can be given more." Anthony thought.
When Qiao Sen heard this, he shook his head secretly. It was precisely because he often came into contact with fireflies that he realized that if he did not cut enough benefits from the project to feed others, fireflies would not agree.
Could it be that in the current situation, there are still people who don’t know what Lehman is going to do?
Who would have put in such a hard time doing something about drinking a sip of soup?
"Or, discuss the share of offline share?" Another positive answered.
"No."
However, it is also difficult for those who oppose it to give a better reason to disagree.
This is because "The Mystery of the Shadow" was successful.
The profit you get is enough to cover up many imperfect arrangements.
If it were a failure like Superman, they would definitely be more confident of opposing it.
Anthony glanced at Brian with his eyes and found that he was still sitting like a person who was fine. He immediately cursed the old fox in his heart.
At this point, the situation has become clear.
It was difficult to object, so I had to agree to cooperation.
In fact, Barry Meyer is gradually inclined to do this, but he needs to coordinate the general direction in different voices.
"Joson." Barry Mayer suddenly shouted.
Josen Campbell immediately stood up.
"This matter is still left to you, and you will lead the negotiations first." Barry Meyer continued: "This time, you can appropriately increase the offline revenue share and try Firefly's attitude."
Qiao Sen is in no way possible.
After the meeting, let’s not talk about how everyone’s reactions are, whether they are disappointed, grateful or happy.
However, Josen, who had just returned to his office, soon welcomed Brian's visit.
Although they belong to different jurisdictional businesses, their influence within the group is much higher than that within him.
So, Qiao Sen is very polite.
As for Brian's purpose, I still hope to make good friends with Fireflies in this matter and increase communications in TV series.
HBO needs good dramas, and Fireflies can shoot good dramas, which brings many benefits to the TV station. It's that simple.
In his imagination, the two should be closer. Fireflies cannot hold a TV network anyway, so they are not worried about threats. So, if they win-win and HBO wins more business, why not work hard?
However, the more troublesome one is Anthony.
The guy didn't show any more urgency, which made him unexpected.
Then, I don’t know if the concession conditions can impress the fireflies.
This also requires a question mark.
What he has to do now is to communicate with Qiao Sen, or to add some private goods to the negotiations.
For example, collaborate on another TV series or something.
Anyway, if "Batman" can enter the preparation stage smoothly, it means that the two sides have relatively close contacts and can cooperate with movies and TV series.
It is difficult to make a conclusion whether it can be achieved or not, but just reveal a similar meaning.
I hope that there will be a new drama concept and then when choosing a playback platform, I can pay attention to HBO and pay more attention to it, so that it will not be in vain for his kindness.
Just as Warner was preparing to increase the bargaining chips, in addition to increasing the screen size of "Deadly Magic", theaters naturally have no shortage of new competitors in the new week.
Of course, the biggest impact on this is not the hit movie "The Deadly Magic" that is still being screened in the strongest cycle, but other works that are not very good.
To be fair, "The Deadly Magic" can only be said to be qualified, not to mention that the theme also limits its market. Even if it increases resources, it will quickly earn a wave of box office and consume greater potential.
On Wednesday, the daily account was 8.75 million, not only did it not fall, but it also increased by 18% compared with the previous few days, which is also the most proof of rebound under this situation.
From September 15 to September 22, the North American box office of "Deadly Magic" exceeded 60 million, which also allowed Blue Die Pictures to predict the final destination of the film?
But even if you are most confident, the answer given is still no more than 140 million, which still includes overseas regions.
Chapter completed!