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 can really be regarded as opponents by Guo Shouyun. Disney and Time Warner.

Disney has a Disney theme park that is popular all over the world, even if she temporarily loses money on film and television investment, she can recover through the revenue of Disney parks, and then fight the rivers and lakes.

Time Warner, on the other hand, owns DC Comics. In later generations, all film and television practitioners recognized a truth, that is, those who get the copyright win the world. The more popular series IP you have, the stronger the vitality of the company. A series of popular IPs such as Superman and Batman under Time Warner can be pulled out at any time to remake money.

The remaining Sony Columbia, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, have almost no such advantage. Of course, as a veteran film and television company, they also hold some popular IPs in their hands. Like Twentieth Century Fox's 'X-Men' series, Paramount's Star Trek and Tomb Raider, Sony Columbia's Men in Black, Breaking Bad, etc. But these scattered copyrights are more than a step in comparison with Disney's continued financial resources and Time Warner's copyright universe.

Therefore, if it is not for his desire, he is reluctant to cooperate with Disney and Time Warner. Even if he's not sure whether the Van Helsing trilogy is a win or a loss.

"Boss wise!"

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

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

"Hmm... In terms of leading actors, Hugh Jackman is good. Of course, the final role candidates are still determined by Kevin and Christopher. ”

Kevin Feige is both the vice president of Universal Pictures and the producer of "Van Helsing".

"Yes!" Buddy Morris nodded, "Boss, Stephen Mosos is annoyed that we have given his script to someone else to direct, do you need to be appeased?"

Guo Shouyun nodded after a brief consideration.

"You tell him this: The reason we didn't let him direct 'Van Helsing' was because we were going to start filming the third part of 'The Mummy'. The third "Mummy" will re-polish the script with China as the main setting, which requires his participation, and the film 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 after 08 years to build the third part like the previous life. But taking advantage of the residual heat of the second part now, "The Mummy" 3 was put on the screen at the beginning of 05, and the fourth part was filmed in 07 or 08. Truly build "The Mummy" into a trump card sci-fi horror series of Matrix Corporation.

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

Of course, those BGUs of "The Mummy" in his previous life, he must change them.

For the big boss's plan to shoot "The Mummy 3", Buddy Morris knew in advance. So I wasn't surprised by his decision.

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

"Just ask about it routinely. If he refuses, then we will look for a new director. … Without the earth, everyone will rotate the same. ”

"Understood. ”

Guo Shouyun looked at the time, "You have to make an appointment with Gary Barber at half past 12 noon, right?"

"Yes, 12:30 p.m., Cyrill's Restaurant. ”

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"It's almost time, let's go. ”

After Buddy Morris briefly cleaned up the documents in the room, he followed Guo Shouyun to open the matrix headquarters.

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

It is famous for having a view of the sea while dining, and of course the food here is also very good. At the same time, because it is far away from the city, privacy is also well guaranteed.

At half past twelve o'clock in the afternoon, in the luxurious box on the top floor of Cyrill's restaurant, Guo Shouyun met Gary Barber, the current CEO of MGM.

"Mr. Bobble, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

While smiling and stretching out his right hand, Guo Shouyun was also looking at the bald middle-aged man opposite. A neatly ironed Armani suit, a scarce but meticulously groomed hair, a delicate and expensive Rolex gold watch. Whether it is the costume or the expression on his face at the moment, it is impossible to see that he is now leading a Hollywood film and television company that has been put on the shelves and is waiting for auction.

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

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

In fact, today is not the first time the two have met. At Sony's banquets in the past, the two sides have met. But at that time, Guo Shouyun was surrounded by guests, and Gary Barber only had a brief exchange with the other party, and did not talk deeply.

"You may be seated!"

After Gary Barber greeted Buddy Morris, Guo Shouyun said.

"Thank you!"

"The steak here is good, why don't we finish our meal and then talk about business?" Guo Shouyun proposed.

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

Guo Shouyun smiled, everyone ordered lunch, chatted briefly about some gossip, and then put their stomachs back.

"Mr. Bobble, have you eaten well?"

"What about Mr. Guo and Mr. Morris?" asked Gary Barber with a nod.

"Of course!"

"Me too. ”

"Looks like we can get down to business. ”

Guo Shouyun nodded, asked the waiter to remove the plate, and replaced it with three glasses of juice.

"If you want to come to Mr. Bobble, you must know the purpose of this lunch today?"

"In fact, I myself am not opposed to selling MGM to the matrix. But the price of your $2 billion plus 7.5% of the shares of the matrix company is too low. Gary Barber nodded.

"And how much does Mr. Bobble want?"

Guo Shouyun's expression remained unchanged.

"$3 billion in cash, plus 10% of the common stock of the matrix. ”

Faced with an offer that was almost like a lion's mouth, Guo Shouyun was not angry.

"Does Mr. Barber know what the value of the Matrix Company with the investment company is right now?"

"It's not too clear. But it shouldn't be worse than Disney and Time Warner. ”

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

Gary Barber's eyes flashed, "Mr. Guo is exaggerating, right? 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 is also favored by the outside world. But now Time Warner, 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. Bobble can just ask the CEOs of those investment companies and know if what I say is true or false. True or not, though. MGM, which is already half-crippled, is not worth $3 billion in my eyes, let alone a stake in the matrix. ”

You want to be ruthless, and of course I won't be polite if I pay back.

Gary Barber's face changed, "Mr. Guo, this kind of negotiation will not do us any good to reach an agreement. ”

"If Bobble knows it in his heart, why would he make an unrealistic asking price in front of him?"

"Mr. Guo is wrong, and that is indeed what we think is the most reasonable price for MGM, Hollywood's No. 1 studio. ”

Guo Shouyun shrugged his shoulders and did not speak. But his actions and attitude speak for themselves.

"Boss, Mr. Bobble, I think everybody's sitting here today. They should show their sincerity. ”

Buddy Morris, who sang red-faced, hurriedly began to maneuver after the negotiations were cold.