My 1999

"Transformers" hasn't been released yet.

By the time it is released, Universal Pictures' 2004 revenue will surely exceed $6 billion.

"How is the theater situation going now?" Xu Liang asked next.

Before Hongmeng acquired Universal Pictures, Universal and Viacom jointly operated a theater company called UCI United International Pictures.

This company has 104 theaters and 868 screens in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Spain, Japan, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, Panama and other countries and regions, making it the 13th largest theater chain company in the world.

After Hongmeng acquired Universal, it spent US$330 million to acquire 50% of the equity held by Viacom and changed its name to "Universal International Cinema".

“BOSS, in accordance with your request, we have sold some non-city center theaters and opened 23 new multiplex theaters in shopping malls, urban complexes and other densely populated commercial areas.

Currently, Universal Cinemas has a total of 132 theaters and 1,245 screens.

In terms of equipment renovation, we invested US$38 million to add a 3D giant screen auditorium to all theaters.

We plan to increase the number of giant screens in each Universal theater to three in three to five years. "

Xu Liang nodded and said: "More and more 3D giant-screen movies will appear in the future. The sooner we transform them, the sooner we can make profits."

Thinking of this, he felt quite regretful.

After acquiring Universal, he specifically inquired about "Avatar".

This old-school film is the only super movie in the world with a box office of close to 3 billion U.S. dollars, and he covets it very much.

It's a pity that even though it hasn't started filming, it has already been acquired by 20th Century Fox.

Tentatively asking whether to accept investment?

But with the success of "Titanic", even though it hurt Twentieth Century Fox to burn money, it still gritted its teeth and refused to let go.

Xu Liang also had to give up.

I chatted with Ron Meyer until noon, and ended the conversation after explaining that he was working with Marvel on the promotion and distribution of "Iron Man".

After having lunch together, Ron Meyer left.

It was Universal Music CEO Lucian Grange's turn to report to him.

"BOSS, this is Universal Music Group's report for three consecutive quarters."

Lucien felt a little nervous because Universal Music's revenue had declined again.

As digital music develops rapidly with the support of MP3 hardware, the record sales business of traditional music companies continues to decline.

Universal Music currently has total revenue of 4.038 billion euros for three consecutive quarters, and revenue in the third quarter was 1.34 billion euros.

Among them, traditional record sales and brokerage business revenue accounted for 83.4%, and copyright revenue accounted for 670 million euros.

Online copyright revenue was 130 million euros, a year-on-year increase of 36.5%.

However, total revenue fell by 4.3% year-on-year.

This is the third consecutive year of decline for Universal Music since 2002.

Xu Liang flipped through it briefly and put the report aside.

It is normal for the traditional music market to decline, and it will continue to decline in the future.

But online music is also growing rapidly.

In this business, Universal Music’s revenue is less than 100 million euros. This year it has increased by nearly 40 million euros, and it will definitely be more next year.

Therefore, Universal's development is still within his expectations.

"Have all the people I told you to sign contracts signed?"

"Adele Atkins and Rihanna have already signed, but Justin Bieber is only 10 years old. Isn't he too young?"

"Don't be afraid of being small, just cultivate it yourself. Where's...Taylor Swift?"

Xu Liang, who almost said it smoothly, quickly changed his tune.

He doesn't know many European and American singers, and Swifty is the one who impressed him the most.

Those long legs are so exciting to look at.

"She was signed by RCA last year."

"RCA?"

"American Guangbo Records is a company owned by the world music giant Bestammann. It was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in New York.

It is one of the three major audiophile brands in the budding era of stereo, and the 'Living Stereo' series has a huge audience around the world. "

Xu Liang nodded slightly, "Is Bestaman currently discussing a merger with Sony?"

"Yes. I heard the contract is about to be signed."

"Once the contract is signed, there will be only four of the world's five largest music giants left." Xu Liangdao.

There was a pause.

"Let's dig people here. RCA won't pay much attention to a young singer who has just signed a contract."

"OK."

After talking for a while, they sent the person away.

Then Universal Studios CEO Joaquin Kerr walked in.

There’s not much to say about Universal Studios.

The Magic City Universal Studios is still under construction, and there are plans for it in the capital.

The asking prices for the two Universal Studios in Japan and Singapore are too high, and acquisitions are unlikely.

Xu Liang asked about the progress of the family fun project and then asked Lucian to leave.

After a busy day, Xu Liang returned to his mansion in Atherton, spent one night with his parents, Christina, and Helen, and then went to the Hongmeng North American headquarters the next day to continue working.

However, compared to yesterday, today was mainly about having heart-to-heart talks with the leaders of various departments to implement his dignity and attitude as the company's chairman and CEO.

Relatively easy.

After having lunch together at noon, Xu Liang left in the afternoon.

"Mr. Xu, the house you rented has been packed up, and Miss Xinmei and Miss Nagano Masami have moved in."

Xu Liang became interested.

"Go and have a look."

Huo Gang, who acted as the driver, quickly turned around.

The villa he rented this time is also in Atherton, which is not far from his first mansion, as well as Hanhua North America Company, Hongmeng North America Company, and the Warriors.

Commuting is very convenient.

Compared to the first mansion on 5.5 acres.

This rental house is obviously much smaller.

Covering an area of ​​1,600 square meters.

The mansion has 7 bedrooms, 9 separate bathrooms, and is equipped with a cinema, bar and wine cellar.

Outdoors, there is a swimming pool and a separate cabin on the park grounds. The house is surrounded by trees and has a neatly trimmed lawn in front of the house, which looks lush and green.

The black and white design, modern and simple style, looks very neat.

For a rental villa, cleanliness is the most important thing.

After parking the car, Xu Liang stepped into the room.

In the spacious living room, there are only a few sets of unique sofas.

"Mr. Xu, do you need to buy some furniture?"

"No, that's fine."

"Where are the people?"

The bodyguard came over quickly.

"Both ladies were swimming in the back garden."

Xu Liang waved his hand, and the female bodyguard stepped aside.

After taking off his coat and handing it to Lu Hui, he walked towards the backyard.

Push open the pop-up door.

The crisp silver bells sounded from afar.

"Mr. Xu."

The female bodyguard in charge of backyard security saw him coming and said hello quickly.

After nodding, Xu Liang walked over.

In the swimming pool.

Two mermaids are swimming happily, Fukuda Xinmei is wearing a one-piece pink swimsuit.

After being developed by Xu Liang for more than three years, not only does it have a more mature look, but the lights are also larger.

The beauty next to her is relatively plump, but with a height of nearly 170cm, she not only does not look bloated, but becomes more plump.

Wearing a split beige swimsuit, her slender waist is even more attractive.

"Yami, let's see who can swim faster." Fukuda Xinmei shouted happily.

"Sister Xinmei, I'm definitely not as good as you."

"Yami-chan, don't be discouraged? I'll let you."

Fukuda smiled heartily.

"Really?"

"certainly."

Fukuda Xinmei likes this lively and well-behaved sister who is five years younger than herself.

Although she also knew the reason why the other party appeared here, she had long known and accepted the fact that she would not be the only woman around Xu Liang.

After all, she has grown up in such an environment since she was a child.

This is true whether it is a father or an elder brother.

She was influenced by it and accepted it more.

"If you want to swim, how about you join me?"

Qing Lang's words came in, causing the two of them to turn their heads and look subconsciously.

"Xu Jun!"

Futian Xinmei came forward with a happy face.

He suddenly threw himself into Xu Liang's arms.

Holding the man's thick neck, her pretty face was filled with happiness.

After a while.

Yeah, a scream.

Futian Xinmei suddenly backed away.

"Xu Jun, I'm sorry. I made your clothes wet."

"Haha, it doesn't matter. Just let it dry then."

With that said, Xu Liang took off his wet clothes down to his underwear, then picked up Fukuda Xinmei and jumped into the swimming pool.

After wiping the water on his face, he looked at Nagasawa Masami who was a little at a loss next to him.

Waved.

"come over."

Although the latter had already been prepared in his heart, he was still unavoidably nervous when things came to pass.

However, thinking of the agent's instructions, I swam over slowly.

Xu Liang held her waist with his left hand. The tentacles were soft, tight and elastic, and the girl's smooth and smooth muscles felt first-class.

He knew Masami Nagasawa when she was still in "Detective Chinatown 3".

Different from the bright and elegant face of Internet celebrities, her whole body exudes the flavor of a mature woman, and her exquisite short hair adds a bit of elite female temperament.

He looked very envious at that time.

But now Nagasawa, who is just 18 years old, has a face full of collagen and an unexperienced cuteness in her eyes. She is a soft girl who can arouse men's protective desire.

Of course soft girls are better than soft girls.

Xu Liang expressed that he liked it very much.

Of course you have to express your love.

His rough left hand opened the swimming trunks and inserted it.

Nagasawa Masami's expression changed instantly. There was a hint of resistance, a look of grievance in her eyes, but she couldn't refuse. It reminded Xu Liang of the very hot style of painting in Tokyo.

A small flame burned from his lower abdomen.

"Come on, let's go back to the room."

Futian Xinmei will naturally not object. As long as she is with Xu Liang, it doesn't matter where she goes.

Nagasawa Masami seemed to have thought of something, and her pretty face suddenly turned rosy.

The truth was just as he thought.

Without the flying wings of the colorful phoenix, the big and small beads fell into the jade plate.

After coming to the United States for nearly a week, he finally relaxed.

After the two fell asleep.

Xu Liang took a shower and came to the living room.

"Mr. Xu."

Nakajima Yoshiko quickly greeted her respectfully.