Chapter 1086: A Trip to the United States (Continued 7)
"I just read your script and I think it's a really wonderful story. ”
At this moment, the expression on Benjamin's face seemed to come from the heart, and he was sincerely admired: "I believe that this film will be a success when it is made, just like the success you just achieved!"
In fact, he is neither a film director nor the owner of a film company, just now he just cursoryly read the abbreviated outline provided by Luo Kai, how could he be deeply moved?
There is no shortage of movie scripts in Hollywood, and there are many obscure professional or amateur screenwriters in the United States who send their samples to Hollywood studios, large and small, dreaming of being selected and made into a film and becoming famous.
In fact, 99.999% of the scripts are sealed in the archives and never looked at them, and finally destroyed at some point, during which no one has ever opened them.
There are certainly great stories and moving plots in these scripts, but so what?
The mature Hollywood film system has long created an assembly-line shooting and production model, and professional screenwriters are just a skilled worker on this assembly line.
Benjamin has also read a lot of scripts, and his praise for Luo Kai is just a foreshadowing for the rest of his words: "I and the Rubik's Cube Studio are very willing to cooperate with you, but unfortunately..."
After a pause, he looked at Luo Kai and said: "We have a full schedule of work this year, and we really can't spare enough manpower to participate in the special effects production of this movie." ”
Benjamin spread out his hands with a look of regret and helplessness.
"That's right. ”
Luo Kai also regretted: "So..."
Benjamin suddenly said, "But I have a very good idea to solve this problem!"
His eyes stared straight at Luo Kai, and he almost said, "You ask quickly, you ask me quickly!"
However, Luo Kai also looked at him and did not ask.
He didn't bother to be the other party's praise!
Is it worthy?
As a result, the two stared at each other, which made the atmosphere at the scene a little embarrassing.
Why don't you follow the routine, what should I do like this? It's embarrassing to talk to yourself, okay?
Benjamin spit frantically in his heart!
There was a stalemate for a moment, and when beads of sweat were about to appear on Benjamin's forehead, Mo Lan, who was sitting next to Luo Kai, asked with a smile, "Mr. Keane, what do you think?"
Benjamin was suddenly granted amnesty and quickly said, "My idea is... Mr. Luo Kai, I would like to ask, what is your impression of our Rubik's Cube studio after your visit?"
He still doesn't give up!
This time, Luo Kai didn't use the silent technique again, and said with a smile: "Very good." ”
The impression of the Rubik's Cube Studio on Luo Kai is really good, although the CEO in front of him is a little ridiculous, but his employees are both capable and energetic, and the technical strength is needless to say, and it is definitely the top team in China.
After receiving Luo Kai's answer, Benjamin smiled mysteriously: "So do you want to become a shareholder of our Rubik's Cube Studio, and become one of the owners of the most promising special effects company in the United States?"
Luo Kai couldn't help but be stunned: "Mr. Kean, you mean you want to sell me the shares of the Rubik's Cube?"
He really didn't want to become one of the shareholders of Rubik's Cube, and he didn't have such preparations and plans.
“10%!”
Benjamin said in a "you're so lucky" tone, "I'm willing to sell you 10% of the Rubik's Cube Studio..."
He made his intention clear, that is, to invite Luo Kai to invest in the Rubik's Cube Studio, and the funds invested in the company were used to increase the scale of the studio's personnel, purchase the latest equipment, etc., so that the Rubik's Cube Studio would have the ability to take over the "Space Traveler" project.
After Luo Kai becomes a shareholder of the Rubik's Cube, he can package all the special effects of the movie to the Rubik's Cube in the future, so that the two sides can achieve a win-win situation and work together to expand the film market in the East.
Benjamin's eloquence is quite remarkable, and he gushes endlessly to paint a wonderful picture of the prospect for Luo Kai and others.
Luo Kai listened patiently to him, and then asked, "So how much do I need to pay for 10%?"
Very interested.
"Ahem!"
Benjamin coughed twice, and began to complain frantically in his heart: Didn't you say that Orientals speak very tactfully? Why is this person in front of him more direct than us Americans!
"This question, I think I need, well, need to ask a professional company to evaluate..."
In fact, he hadn't fully figured out how much meat should be cut down with this knife.
"Mr. Keane..."
Luo Kai showed an impatient look: "You can make an offer, I don't have much time." ”
Well, the true colors of local tyrants!
"This..."
Benjamin gritted his teeth and said, "$70 million." ”
He actually wanted to say 100 million, but he was afraid that it would be too high to scare Luo Kai away, and the loss would be too great.
"$70 million..."
The corners of Luo Kai's lips curled slightly, and he said: "That's the valuation of $700 million, Mr. Keane, as far as I know, Fox only used $5 million to acquire 21.76% of your shares, right?"
Thanks to the detailed information provided by Jinyuan Capital, Luo Kai has a clear understanding of the details of the Rubik's Cube Studio.
He is now very sure that this Benjamin classmate is treating him as a wronged man!
In fact, it is a good idea to become a shareholder of Rubik's Cube Studio, and it is also helpful for the future development of DreamWorks, but the other party's appetite is too big and too greedy.
Benjamin's real intention is to use his money to make his company bigger, and then take over his business to make his money, as for 10% of the shares, Luo Kai, as a foreigner with no roots in Hollywood, how much voice can he get with these 10% shares?
People find a professional accountant to do a good job of accounting, and every minute is a loss, and in the end, he has to fill in the money again, and one ring after another is firmly trapped, and some means can be played.
Luo Kai has been working hard in the dream world for 20 years and has seen too many ghosts and ghosts in shopping malls.
To be honest, Benjamin is really a little tender, and his acting skills are not good.
But the cheeky is quite thick-skinned: "The valuation of the Rubik's Cube has now increased many times, because we are the most potential special effects company in Hollywood, and we will continue to increase in value in the future." ”
There is definitely an increase in valuation, but many times is a complete joke, talking nonsense with eyes open.
It's a pity that Luo Kai doesn't want to listen to him anymore, and gets up and says, "I'll think about it, Mr. Keane, thank you very much for your hospitality today, I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future." ”
Benjamin was stunned.
Because this is completely different from the plot of the script he thought!
Luo Kai refused bluntly, even with a hint of contempt, as if it was like a slap in the face, wantonly mocking him for being a clown with poor acting skills!
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The second one is sent.
PS: There are several readers who have asked for verification, and here I will answer them uniformly, this book will be completed at the beginning of next month, and the new book will be released at the same time, well, that's it.