Heads Up Hollywood

All that needs to be said has been said, and the next step is to see the decision of Jim Jannard.

Very difficult!

After all, Jim Jannard is a creator, not a manager.

It is actually very simple to deal with professional managers like Barry Diller and Robert Iger, just pay enough remuneration and come up with a commendable grand blueprint.

Jim Jannard is different. The grand blueprint is far from enough, and his ideals and pursuits must be satisfied.

For this kind of people who want money and have everything, realizing the ideal in their hearts is the greatest pursuit.

For example, in order to return to Apple, Jobs ruthlessly dumped Apple's stock, causing Apple's market value to plummet, and he also suffered a huge loss of profits. For example, Elon Musk, in order to realize his ideal, gave up his high salary and high position in Paypal, and chose to go to Tesla to make a floor shop.

In short, if you want to recruit such a dominant player, it depends on your luck.

Tang En has done everything that should be done, and is waiting for the result.

Back in Los Angeles, what we are waiting for is the global release of "Iron Man" and the retrial of Michael Jackson's case.

On this day, Tang En's office welcomed an old friend - Sofia Coppola.

She has completed all the preparatory work for her third film "Cleopatra", and in two months, the film will start shooting.

"What's this?"

Tang En was in the office reading an industry report from "Victoria's Secret" and a research on the women's underwear market.

The investment committee of New Global said that the acquisition of Victoria's Secret would be a very cost-effective investment!

At present, the total output value of the global women's underwear market is 30 billion US dollars, and among them, the output value of Victoria's Secret is less than 3 billion US dollars, which is less than one-tenth of the entire industry!

Of course, as far as tens of thousands of brands are concerned in the women's underwear market, Victoria's Secret occupies one-tenth of the market share, which is already huge enough.

However, it is not enough!

In this world, Victoria's Secret is the most influential underwear brand! It is better than the market image of those high-end luxury underwear! It looks high-end!

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an unparalleled annual event, and every time it comes out under the eyes of the crowd!

As long as the market operates properly, the output value of Victoria's Secret can be further improved.

Especially the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which can be displayed in more ways.

Exactly, New Global can provide more and better brand resources and image promotion.

What is the significance of Victoria's Secret catwalk?

So many long-legged blond models show off their bodies on the runway, not to attract women, but to attract men.

In addition to comfort, the direct reason for women to pursue beautiful underwear is to please their partners.

Therefore, pleasing men is the strategic idea that New Global will focus on after completing the acquisition of the "Victoria's Secret" brand.

Suddenly, Sofia Coppola handed over a document, interrupting Tang En's thoughts.

"It's the budget plan for my movie, take a look."

Sofia Coppola is serious.

The investment scale of "Cleopatra" is not small, as high as 40 million US dollars!

This would be the most expensive movie ever directed by Sofia Coppola!

Her last film, "Lost in Translation," cost $4 million to make, and grossed $112 million worldwide. After two years, counting the box office and peripherals, this movie has created a profit of 72 million US dollars for New Universal!

The profit return rate is as high as 1800%!

It is a small and big classic, and the income ratio is even higher than the "Spider-Man" series, "Pirate Alliance" series, and "Star Wars" series.

The huge success of this film gave Sofia Coppola and Focus Pictures great confidence, and they started a big production plan with an increased budget.

Tang En knew about the movie "Cleopatra".

Great shot!

Lives up to her reputation as a film talent.

However, the film's artistic quality is quite high, but it lacks the entertainment of the market, resulting in a mediocre box office and a loss in the end.

A loss is a loss, and Tang En will not care about such a small amount of money.

Not to mention his friendship with Sofia Coppola, the huge profits of "Lost in Translation" alone are enough for her to make three loss-making movies like "Cleopatra".

So, when Tang En heard that she was going to try the challenge, he didn't refuse, but encouraged.

"You can decide for yourself, what can you show me?" Tang En looked at her amusedly.

Sofia Coppola said very seriously: "I'm going to be responsible for you... er, for your money. Please check it out. It's also the first time I have engaged in such a big project. You can see what's wrong."

Tang En said indifferently: "Sophia, you know, I trust you more than investment."

Sofia Coppola said very boringly: "Business is business, don't mix it with personal relationships. You have to watch it quickly, just say it if it's not good, or criticize it. Those guys in Focus Pictures... all know our relationship , no one dares to tell me the truth.”

"What's the relationship between us?" Tang En opened his eyes wide. "Sophia, don't talk nonsense. We slept together before, but we broke up a long time ago. You can't just smear my innocence."

Sofia Coppola said angrily: "Okay, stop playing tricks, and be good when you get a bargain!"

Tang En shook his head and said softly: "They respect you not because you are my good friend, but because you are the daughter of Master Coppola. What they respect is the inheritance of movies."

Focus Features is a company that produces independent films, pursuing avant-garde and art. It's not as mercenary as Universal Pictures, Tang En Pictures, and Marvel Pictures.

Sofia Coppola shrugged, feeling quite helpless, "I'm used to it, sometimes... I even want to change my surname like my cousin."

Tang En said sternly: "Comparatively speaking, continuing to write Brilliance can prove yourself better than escaping. Maybe, you can really do it."

"I'll borrow your good words."

Sofia Coppola sighed softly.

Then, Tang En began to quickly read the budget plan of "Cleopatra" she produced.

To be honest, there are many problems!

Just looking at the thickness of the material is wrong, it is only more than 20 pages.

How is this enough?

For example, "The Avengers" directed by Tang En, the budget plan is printed on A4 paper, and there are more than 180 pages!

Like a book.

From the cost of the script, to the salary of the crew members, to the salary of the actors; from the salary of the extras to the cost of equipment, from the cost of props, clothing, makeup, etc. to the expenses of vehicles, water, electricity, gas, etc.; , from special effects fees and travel expenses for outsourcing negotiations...

Every stroke is clear and detailed!

In comparison, "Cleopatra"...is a bit like a grassroots team.

"Ahem, Sophia, I think...you need to change your thinking." Tang En briefly flipped through a few pages, then closed the budget plan, and said slowly.

Sofia Coppola froze for a moment, "What's wrong?"

Tang En said: "If Universal Pictures invested in this movie, I can tell you with certainty that this budget plan will definitely not pass the review of the production department. Focus Pictures has given you a lot of freedom to make decisions."

Sofia Coppola was very puzzled, "My budget plan is wrong? I have already made two movies, and I have always done this."

. Nine Heavens Emperor