Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 521 "The Mummy 3"

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In fact, in the whole of Hollywood, there are only two film and television companies that Guo Shouyun can really regard as rivals. Disney and Time Warner.

Disney has the world's most popular Disney theme parks. Even if she temporarily loses money in film and television investment, she can recover blood through the revenue of Disney parks, and then fight the rivers and lakes.

Time Warner owns DC Comics. All film and television practitioners in later generations agree on a truth, that is, whoever wins the copyright wins the world. The more popular IPs you have in your hands, the stronger your company's vitality. Time Warner's Superman, Batman and a series of popular IPs can be pulled out at any time to remake and make money.

The remaining Sony Columbia, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox have almost no such advantage. Of course, as a veteran film and television company, they also hold some hot IPs in their hands. Like 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" series, Paramount's "Star Trek" and "Tomb Raider", Sony Columbia's "Men in Black", "Charlie's Angels" and so on. But these fragmented copyrights are far weaker than Disney's continued financial resources and Time Warner's copyright universe.

Therefore, if it is not for what he wants, he is not willing to cooperate with Disney and Time Warner. Even if he's not sure if the Van Helsing trilogy is winning or losing.

"The boss is wise!"

"Buddy, you know I don't like listening to this." Guo Shouyun smiled and waved his hand, "Is there a response from Christopher Nolan?"

"He is currently on vacation in Hawaii and promised to come back tomorrow and come to the company to read the script before making a decision."

"Yeah! ... Hugh Jackman is good for the male lead. Of course, the final role is still left to Kevin and director Christopher to decide."

Kevin Feige, vice president of Universal Pictures and producer of "Van Helsing".

"Yes!" After Buddy Morris nodded, "Boss, Stephen Mossos is annoyed that we handed over his script to someone else to direct, do you need to appease?"

Guo Shouyun briefly thought about it and nodded.

"You tell him this: The reason why we didn't let him direct "Van Helsing" is to start the third film of "The Mummy". The third "The Mummy" will re-polish the script with Huaxia as the main background, which requires his participation, and the film It will also be directed by him."

"The Mummy" is one of the indispensable and important combinations of the "Matrix Dark Universe" in Guo Shouyun's plan. And it also has a deep audience base. So he doesn't plan to wait until 2008 to build the third part, as he did in the previous life. Instead, taking advantage of the residual heat of the second part, in early 2005, "The Mummy" 3 was put on the screen, and in 2007 or 2008, the fourth part was filmed. Really made "The Mummy" an ace sci-fi horror film series of Matrix.

Moreover, with the historical thickness of China, it is enough to create three or four "The Mummy".

Of course, he must get rid of those bgu's in "The Mummy" in his previous life.

Buddy Morris knew in advance about the **oss' plans for The Mummy 3. So not surprised by his decision.

"Boss, now Stephen Mossos has been planning to try some new content, and let him come back to shoot "The Mummy 3", I'm afraid he may not agree."

"It's just a routine inquiry. If he really refuses, then we will find a new director. ... The earth turns the same without anyone."

"Understood."

Guo Shouyun looked at the time, "You have an appointment with Gary Barber at 12:30 noon."

"Yes, at 12:30 noon, Cyril's restaurant."

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"It's almost time, let's go."

After Buddy Morris simply packed up the documents in the room, he followed Guo Shouyun to open the Matrix headquarters.

Cyril's, one of the most popular membership-only restaurants in Los Angeles high society, is located on a bluff along the Santa Monica Bay.

Famous for enjoying the sea view while dining, and of course the food here is also very good. At the same time, because it is far away from the urban area, privacy is also well guaranteed.

At 12:30 at noon, in the luxurious box on the top floor of the Cyril restaurant, Guo Shouyun met Gary Barber, the current CEO of MGM.

"Mr. Barber, nice to meet you."

While smiling and extending his right hand, Guo Shouyun was also looking at the bald middle-aged man opposite. A neatly ironed Armani suit; sparse, but meticulously groomed hair; a delicate and expensive gold Rolex watch. No matter how he dressed up or the expression on his face at the moment, there was no sign that he was leading a Hollywood film and television company that was already on the shelves and waiting for auction.

"It's my honor to meet Mr. Guo!"

Gary Barber smiled and held Guo Shouyun's right hand. While the other party was looking at him, he was also looking at the rising rookie who had a growing reputation in Hollywood and the American business world.

In fact, today is not the first time the two have met. In the past Sony banquets, the two sides have met. But at that time, there were many guests around Guo Shouyun, and Gary Barber just exchanged a few words with the other party, but did not talk deeply.

"Please sit down!"

After Gary Barber greeted Buddy Morris, Guo Shouyun said.

"thanks!"

"The steak here is good, why don't we talk about business after dinner?" Guo Shouyun suggested.

"Of course it's the best, and I'm just hungry at this time."

Guo Shouyun smiled, everyone ordered lunch, briefly chatted some gossip, and then put his stomach on the back.

"Mr. Barber, are you ready?"

"What about Mr. Guo and Mr. Morris?" Gary Barber asked after nodding.

"certainly!"

"me too."

"Looks like we can get down to business."

Guo Shouyun nodded and asked the waiter to remove the plate and exchanged three glasses of juice.

"If you want to come to Mr. Barber, you must understand the purpose of this lunch today"

"Actually, I'm not against selling MGM to Matrix. But your $2 billion plus 7.5% of Matrix is ​​too low." Gary Barber nodded.

"How much does Mr. Barber want?"

Guo Shouyun's expression remained unchanged ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ US$100 million in cash, plus 10% of the common stock of Matrix. "

In the face of an offer that was almost as big as a lion's mouth, Guo Shouyun was not angry.

"Does Mr. Barber know how much Matrix is ​​worth to investment companies now?"

"It's not very clear. But I think it should be no worse than Disney and Time Warner."

Glancing at him, Guo Shouyun said indifferently: "48 billion US dollars, and still without considering the premium."

Gary Barber's eyes flashed, "Mr. Guo is a bit exaggerated. I admit that the popularity of "Finding Nemo", "Hulk" and "Spider-Man 2" has increased the value of the matrix a lot. The business you are developing It is also optimistic about the outside world. But Time Warner, which has the highest market value in Hollywood, is only $53.2 billion. The matrix is ​​strong, but it is impossible to surpass Time Warner in more than four years.”

"Mr. Barber can just consult the CEOs of those investment companies and know that what I am saying is true or false. However, whether it is true or false. MGM, which is half-crippled, is not worth $3 billion in my eyes, let alone $3 billion. Matrix shares."

If you ask for a price, of course I will not be polite to counter-offer.

Gary Barber's face changed, "Mr. Guo, this kind of negotiation is not beneficial for us to reach an agreement."

"Since Barber knows this, why is he making an unrealistic asking price?"

"Mr. Guo is wrong, that is indeed the most reasonable price in our opinion for MGM, the number one studio in Hollywood."

Guo Shouyun shrugged and did not speak. But his actions and attitude have said it all.

"Boss, Mr. Barber, I think since everyone is sitting here today, they should show their sincerity."

The red-faced Buddy Morris quickly began to deal with it after the negotiation was cold.