After seeing off Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Eric Tsai and George Smith went to the digital realm, where Cameron was working overtime to produce a promotional video that will be released during halftime of the Super Bowl next week.

Although Cameron's promotional video for excellence was too delayed, the result was good. It gave Cai Zhiliang and George a reassurance. After briefly asking about the later progress, they came to the conclusion that the Independence Day schedule would not be delayed.

They left together.

"Last October, Bluebird Pictures acquired 85% of New Line Cinema's shares, which was reported to you at the time." On the way back, George mentioned New Line Cinema and said, "Do you remember?"

"Remember, it's a film company that produces horror films and pornographic films." Cai Zhiliang naturally knew about this film company.

After "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was snatched away by Bluebird Pictures, New Line Cinema was deprived of its luck. It continued to struggle in the field of horror films and pornographic films, and was eventually acquired by New Line Cinema.

"Bob told me two days ago that he is the founder and president of New Line Cinema. They are collecting the copyright of "The Lord of the Rings". George then explained: "The Lord of the Rings is a novel created by the British writer Tolkien.

The fantasy novel roughly tells the story of a ring guarding team composed of elves, dwarves, humans and other races, who finally destroyed the Lord of the Rings and eliminated the devil Sauron..."

"Then do it quietly in the name of New Line Cinema and don't attract the attention of other companies." The copyright for a film and television adaptation of a novel is very low. The premise is that it doesn't attract attention. Otherwise, it will be like "Jura".

Memorial Park", which was finally sold for US$8 million.

Furthermore, with the three films "Pretty Woman", "Purge" and "Home Alone" last year, the box office in North America has exceeded 400 million US dollars. Bluebird Pictures no longer needs such promotion.

If it works, just make a fortune quietly. After all, the attention of Bluebird Pictures has increased in vain at this time, and it is no longer suitable to integrate the film and television adaptation rights of "The Lord of the Rings".

After experiencing the copyright competition last year, George was also convinced and said: "Don't worry, I will notify Bob as soon as possible to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Cai Zhiliang thought for a while and reminded: "In addition to "The Lord of the Rings", it is best to also get the copyright of "The Hobbit", as well as other works of Tolkien that are suitable for adaptation."

"The Hobbit?" George's understanding of Tolkien's works is not as good as Cai Zhiliang's.

"The "Lord of the Rings" you just mentioned is the sequel to "The Hobbit."" Cai Zhiliang said: "Bluebird Pictures has insufficient background and needs more works to enrich its film library."

"I will explain it to Bob." George said: "Bluebird Pictures has established a copyright department and will purchase a corresponding amount of copyrights every year to enrich Bluebird Pictures' script library."

After any successful movie, there will be countless movies that follow suit. The key is that a similar script with copyright can be produced at any time.

"That's good." Although there was little hope, Cai Zhiliang asked another question, "Where is the copyright of Spider-Man?"

"We haven't reached an agreement yet." George felt that he had to continue wrangling, and said: "I will try my best to fight for the copyright of Spider-Man."

Returning to the Regent Hotel, which is also the filming location of "Pretty Woman", because their manor is still under renovation. After the renovation is completed and it is ventilated for a while, they will not be able to move in until next summer at the earliest.

Cai Zhiliang saw Huo Xinxin who looked anxious.

Huo Xinxin said: "We have to go back to Hong Kong immediately."

"What happened?" When he went out in the morning, his face was still sunny. What's more, Cai Zhiliang planned to go to the medical center to stay for a while during the Chinese New Year. Now that he suddenly changed his schedule, something must have happened in Hong Kong.

"My dad..." Huo Xinxin hesitated and said, "My mom called just now. My dad is also speculating on oil futures trading this time."

Cai Zhiliang was stunned for a moment, then asked in a flash: "Did the price go up?"

This is inevitable, otherwise it would be a surprise, instead of being as anxious as Huo Xinxin.

"Yeah." Huo Xinxin said: "People came to my door to ask for debts. My mother couldn't do anything, so she called."

Since the 1980s, Huo Yuntian has survived building disasters and stock market crashes. Unexpectedly, when he entered the 1990s, he would fall into oil futures.

"Don't worry, don't worry, book the flight tickets first, we'll leave in the evening." Cai Zhiliang pulled Huo Xinxin and asked him to sit on the sofa, and then began to tell Wu Kai to book the flight tickets, and then asked: "When mom called, did you They didn’t tell me where dad is, how can I contact him?”

"They live in Central." Huo Xinxin stood up and took out an A4 piece of paper with a phone number on it and said, "You can call this number, the landline at home, or you can contact my mother directly."

"Okay, let me ask first if it's okay."

Looking at Huo Xinxin's anxious face, regardless of the fact that it was already early in the morning in Hong Kong, Cai Zhiliang immediately started to contact Huo Yuntian and asked about the current situation of the investment company. He called twice before finally getting through.

"Dad, what's the current situation of that investment company?" After asking about the current situation, Cai Zhiliang went straight to the topic and asked about the current situation of the investment company and whether it was necessary to save it.

"I didn't plan to trouble you." Huo Yuntian also sighed and said: "This investment company has been established for more than ten years and still has some assets. It's just because of the oil futures incident that funds were temporarily tight, resulting in several transactions. Payment defaulted.”

"I see."

According to Huo Yuntian, the company has not yet reached the point of insolvency and there are still some assets, so there is still a chance to save it. However, the company's capital chain is broken, which requires external intervention.

According to Cai Zhiliang's idea, if the company is already insolvent, it will naturally enter bankruptcy proceedings. In the business society, this is a rational result, but people's feelings must also be taken into consideration. The current situation is considered the best situation. , with the guarantee provided by Jinhe Investment, we hope that we can successfully survive this crisis.

"I'll ask Wei Min to contact you later, my assistant. She will take care of the rest."

After putting down the phone call with Huo Yuntian, Cai Zhiliang started to wake up Wei Min, told her about Huo Yuntian, and said: "You will contact Mr. Huo tomorrow, and then go to their company to review last year's financial report and then evaluate the existing assets. and liabilities.”

"What if it becomes insolvent?" Wei Min asked.

"It shouldn't happen." Cai Zhiliang said, "My flight tonight will have arrived in Hong Kong when you get the results."

No matter what Cai Zhiliang wants to do, he should make a decision after obtaining first-hand information and discussing it with Huo Yuntian.

When Cai Zhiliang hung up the phone, Huo Xinxin asked: "Is this okay?"

Cai Zhiliang said: "Don't worry, Wei Min represents the will of Jinhe Investment Company. No matter what the current situation of the debts are, they will be put aside temporarily. After all, they are just asking for money. As long as they can get their funds, they will I won’t say much.”

"Okay, let me pack up." They just got off the plane in the early morning and planned to stay for a week, but now they need to pack up again.

Cai Zhiliang told Zhao Baoxiu about Huo Yuntian's situation and his trip back to Hong Kong. Zhao Baoxiu didn't say anything. He just asked them to pay attention to safety and pay a visit to Cai Meiqi.

There is nothing wrong with Cai Meiqi. After discussing with Cai Zhiliang in the middle of the year, she started her business plan. Even though she is pregnant now, she is still busy and non-stop. Zhao Baoxiu just hopes that Cai Zhiliang can persuade Cai Meiqi to pay attention to rest. When will the business be closed?

Do.
Chapter completed!