King of Hollywood

The "Interview with the Vampire" meeting was relatively successful, although Rice still had doubts about Cruise's role as Lester, but did not show it. After all, she herself admits that Cruise is very suitable in terms of appearance only.

Jordan would not have any other opinions. In fact, he had wanted to direct a vampire-related movie for a long time. What he was worried about was that Adrian would dictate the director's work, but Adrian understood from the beginning Said that he would be fully responsible for the directing work, and naturally agreed without hesitation. Besides, the three leading actors are also very suitable candidates in his heart, and the adaptation of the script is also very suitable for him.

"I like this character more and more now, Ed, you are a good producer." Cruise also seemed to be in high spirits, which is not surprising, he is the only big name in the entire crew, and everyone else expressed his gratitude to him. due respect.

In contrast, Brad is much more humble. Although he is a few years older than Adrian, he doesn't hesitate to say "thank you" at all, and he says it very sincerely. Be a superstar. It's a pity that now that I have met Adrian, some things may no longer belong to him.

As for Kirsten, needless to say, everyone loves her. A well-behaved and cute girl is always pleasing, and a well-behaved and cute girl who is very good at acting is even more pleasing. But after the meeting, she returned to New York with her mother, and she still had a lot of roles in the crew of "Delicious Love".

If there is any regret at the meeting, it is that Cruise's beautiful wife was not able to attend.

After finishing this matter, he threw it to the film company, and Adrian immediately devoted himself to more important things. In fact, if Rice and Kirsten hadn't bothered to rush back, this would definitely be the first thing he would do.

It's not a complicated thing, just hang out with some guy and play ball, work out, go to the sauna or whatever, and talk about decision-making stuff by the way.

"The situation is not very good. Redstone is clearly determined to win. I think he may raise more funds, no less than 11 billion US dollars-our company is still too young." In the steaming sauna room, Ke Lauder picked up the white towel hanging around his neck and wiped his sweaty face, then let out a long breath.

Adrian was not so particular. Although he also had a white towel around his neck, he wiped it on his face with his hands, dripping with sweat: "Then what are you going to do?"

"If you allow me to use more funds..."

"You know that's impossible, Crowe, you promised me that it would not affect the acquisition of TBS."

Claude was interrupted by Adrian before he finished speaking, and he still had a non-negotiable tone. Regarding this, Claude had no choice but to shrug his shoulders: "Okay, I get it, but it's a pity, it's a pity great opportunity”

Acquiring Paramount, this is the plan that Claude mentioned to Adrian at the "Vanity Fair" party. available strategies. After thinking for a long time, Adrian agreed to his request, but only proposed that the acquisition of TBS should not be affected.

"No problem." Claude replied confidently at the beginning. According to his analysis, if everything goes well, Paramount can be won with a maximum of 9 billion US dollars, and then it is completely possible to raise another fund through the relationship. Repurchase TBS.

It's just that he didn't expect that Summer Redstone and Barry Diller joined in one after another, and they all showed a strong interest in Paramount. These two guys are not fuel-efficient lamps. Diller launched a hostile takeover war for this, while Redstone, who was facing the threat of divorce, tried his best to dissuade his wife and issued a statement declaring that there is no such thing as divorce to guarantee investors' trust. confidence.

During Adrian's filming days in New York, Claude played against them a lot, but because of the congenital insufficiency of the media and Adrian's "TBS first" principle, he did not have much advantage . If you can't raise the purchase price, you might lose to these two guys.

"Okay, Crowe, don't take it to heart. Believe me, we will have better and more suitable goals in another 6 or 7 years." Adrian said and slapped him on the shoulder, with a comforting Said the tone.

He knew that Crowder proposed this plan for the company's development. As long as Paramount is successfully acquired, 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 become the front line media company. However, in Adrian's view, now is not the best opportunity. The acquisition of TBS is much more important than the acquisition of one of the seven major film companies.

In his previous life, he had seen a lot of acquisitions related to movies. He still remembered some famous cases. Several major TV networks were acquired in the 1990s. As for the studios, there are better options in the first year of the 21st century, and they will be better funded then.

Of course, it would not be a bad thing if Paramount can be acquired successfully while ensuring "TBS No. 1". Many things will be more convenient and easier if it has an established film company under its umbrella, so Adrian did not object at the beginning.

"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, if you say a word, I have to hand over what I might have gotten." Claude sighed for a long time, but everyone could tell that he was joking.

"With your character, would you hand it over to others?" Adrian snorted.

"Of course not, I'm ready," Claude wiped his face with a towel again.

"I knew it, let's hear it." Adrian showed a listening look.

"Let Diller and Redstone fight. We will watch from the sidelines. Sooner or later, they will notice the weight of the stocks we hold, and then they will win us over." Claude said with gestures.

Adrian moved slightly in his heart: "Which side do you think is more appropriate to fall?"

"Redstone." Claude gave the answer after thinking about it.

"Why?" Adrian raised his eyebrows and asked, "Diller is not bad, either."

"According to your plan and concept, there are obviously more benefits to working with Viacom." Claude also raised his eyebrows.

"Are you going to take this opportunity to hold shares in Viacom?" Adrian looked surprised.

"I want to join the board of directors if I can." Claude smiled slightly.

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

"It doesn't matter, we won't conflict with him, will we?" Claude looked at Adrian. "Anyway, things like cross-shareholding are common. Besides, don't you still have a miracle director like you?"

Adrian laughed immediately: "Okay, I agree."

The MTV television network in the hands of Viacom alone is enough for them to do so, not to mention that they can further unite in some aspects, at least for a long time, they will not be the main competitors.

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

"By the way, Ed," Claude stopped him thinking of something at this moment, "there is a reception at the Beverly Hills Hotel tomorrow night, I think you should go there together."

"Reception? Oh, please spare me, Crowe." Adrian's face suddenly turned bitter, "When I was in New York, I did not miss my uncle's reception. Now that I have finally returned to Los Angeles, let me be a little quieter. Come down."

"Didn't attend uncle's reception?" Claude said with a sneer, with "disbelief" clearly written on his face.

"Of course, if you don't believe me, you can call Uncle Anderson for confirmation." Adrian said without changing his face, and then changed the subject: "By the way, I have already..."

"Yes, I know. After you called, I have already confirmed and let people in. The Clinton administration obviously intends to make another fortune from the Japanese. In this case, we don't have to be too polite." Crowder waved He waved his hand, and then watched Adrian's tone increase: "Ed, let's just deal with it."

Adrian looked back at Claude, and sighed after a long while: "You know, Claude, when I was directing a new movie in New York, although I only attended two receptions held by my uncle, sometimes I would rather Never participated in one."

He made a gesture and continued: "He invited almost all the executives on Wall Street, as well as several city councilors, state councilors, and a congressman. If Greenspan was not in Washington, he would definitely invite He was invited."

"It's a good thing," Claude exclaimed immediately.

"Of course it's a good thing for you, but me? Do you know how embarrassing it is for me to face these guys? I don't know what they are talking about. If it is discussing movies, or computers, or the Internet, I can still insert a few words, but Finance..." Adrian gestured, "Besides smirking or smirking, I always think how good you are if you are here."

Claude laughed, and waved his hands several times to Adrian, who seemed helpless and angry, before he thought of something and asked: "I remember, you said before that the godfather and your uncle don't seem to get along very well. it is good?"

"Yes, in fact, Uncle Anderson has always wanted to reconcile, but he always couldn't hold back his face. In the end... there was no chance again-this is what my aunt told me, and my uncle would never say such things; then he told me at Oscar I feel dissatisfied and ashamed that I didn’t mention him in my acceptance speech—this is what my aunt told me, and my uncle will never admit it. So I want to express my apology to me and my father in this way.”

"Ha, how awkward."

"Who says it isn't? But more importantly, it's also a message to my cousin, uncle's son Victor: If you can do it as well as Ed, I can do it for you too." "()