Having said everything that needs to be said, it's up to Jim Jennard to decide.

It's difficult!

After all, Jim Jennard is a creator, not a manager.

It's as simple as getting professional managers like Barry Diller and Robert Iger to get paid enough and come up with a commendable grand plan.

Jim Jennard is different, the grand plan is not enough, but also meets his ideals and pursuits.

For this kind of person who wants money and has no shortage of everything, realizing the ideal in his heart is the greatest pursuit.

For example, in order to return to Apple, Steve Jobs ruthlessly dumped Apple stocks, causing Apple's market value to plummet, and he also suffered a huge loss of profits. For example, Elon Musk, in order to realize his ideals, gave up his high salary in PayPal and chose to go to Tesla to lay the floor.

In short, if you want to recruit such a hegemon-level bull, it depends on luck.

Don did everything that should have been done, and waited for the result.

Back in Los Angeles, what I am waiting for is the world premiere of "Iron Man" and the retrial of Michael Jackson's case.

On this day, Donn's office welcomed an old friend - Sofia Coppola.

She has completed all the preliminary preparations for her third film "Cleopatra", and in 2 months, the film will start shooting.

"What is this?"

Don is in his office reading an industry report from Victoria's Secret and a research on the lingerie market.

New Global's Investment Committee said the acquisition of Victoria's Secret would be a very good investment!

At present, the total output value of the global women's underwear market is 30 billion US dollars, and of which, the output value of Victoria's Secret is less than 3 billion US dollars, less than one-tenth of the entire industry!

Of course, in terms of tens of thousands of brands in the women's underwear market, Victoria's Secret occupies one-tenth of the market share, which is huge enough.

However, it is not enough!

In this world, Victoria's Secret is the most influential lingerie brand! It looks better than the market image of those high-end luxury underwear!

The Victoria's Secret show is an unparalleled annual ceremony, and it has been called out every time under the watchful eye of the public!

As long as the market works properly, the output value of Victoria's Secret can be further improved.

Especially the annual Victoria's Secret show, which can be displayed in a more diverse way.

Precisely, New Globe can provide more and better brand resources and image promotion.

What is the significance of the Victoria's Secret catwalk?

So many long-legged blonde models show off their bodies on the runway, not so much for the attraction of women, but for the attraction of men.

The direct reason for women to pursue beautiful underwear is more than comfort, but to please their partners.

Therefore, pleasing men is the strategic thinking that New Globe should focus on after completing the acquisition of the "Victoria's Secret" brand.

Suddenly, Sofia Coppola handed over a piece of material that interrupted Donn's train of thought.

"It's the budget planning for my film, you take a look. ”

Sofia Coppola said seriously.

The investment scale of "Cleopatra" is not small, up to 40 million US dollars!

This will be the highest-cost film ever directed by Sofia Coppola!

Her last film, "Lost in Translation," cost $4 million to make, but grossed $112 million worldwide. Over the past two years, counting the box office and peripherals, the film has generated $72 million in profits for New Universal!

Profit return up to 1800%!

It is a small and broad classic, and the income is even higher than the "Spider-Man" series, the "Pirate League" series, and the "Star Wars" series.

The huge success of this film gave Sofia Coppola and Focus Pictures great confidence, and they began to plan a big production with a bigger budget.

Don knew about the movie "Cleopatra".

Very good shot!

lives up to her reputation as a talented woman in films.

However, the artistry of the film is quite high, but it lacks the entertainment of the market, resulting in a lackluster box office and a loss in the end.

A loss is a loss, and Don won't care about this little money.

Not to mention his friendship with Sofia Coppola, the huge profits from "Lost in Translation" alone are enough for her to make three loss-making movies like "Cleopatra".

So, when Don heard that she was going to try a challenge, he didn't refuse, but encouraged.

"It's up to you to decide, what to show me?" Don looked at her with some amusement.

Sofia Coppola said seriously: "I am responsible for you...... Uh, responsible for your money. You check, it's also the first time I've worked on such a big project, you see what's wrong. ”

Don said very carelessly: "Sophia, you know, I believe in you more than investment. ”

Sofia Coppola said boredly: "Business is business, don't be associated with personal relationships." You take a quick look, if it's not good, just say it, and criticize it. Focus Pictures guys...... Knowing our relationship, no one dares to tell me the truth. ”

"What's the relationship between the two of us?" Don opened his eyes wide, "Sophia, you can't talk nonsense, we slept at the beginning, but it's long since we broke off, you can't just dirty my innocence." ”

Sophia Coppola said angrily: "Okay, let's play less treasures, if you get cheap, you will be good!"

Don shook his head and said softly, "They respect you, not because you are my good friend, but because you are the daughter of Master Coppola. They respect the heritage of film. ”

Focus Pictures is a company that produces independent films, pursuing the avant-garde and the arts. It's not mercenary like Universal Pictures, Down Pictures, and Marvel Studios.

Sofia Coppola shrugged her shoulders and felt helpless, "I'm used to it, sometimes...... I even wanted to change my last name, just like my cousin. ”

Tang En said: "Relatively speaking, continuing to write brilliance can prove yourself better than escaping. Maybe you can do it. ”

"Lend you good words. ”

Sofia Coppola sighed softly.

Then, Don began to quickly read the budget for her production of Cleopatra.

Truth be told, there are a lot of questions!

Just looking at the thickness of the material is not right, it is only more than 20 pages.

How is this enough?

For example, "The Avengers" directed by Donn, the budget plan is A4 paper printing, with more than 180 pages!

It's like a book.

From the cost of the script, to the salary of the crew members, to the remuneration of the actors, from the salary of the extras to the cost of equipment, from the cost of props, costumes, makeup, etc., to the cost of vehicles, water, electricity, gas, etc., from the cost of editing to the expenses of the opening credits, from the cost of special effects and the travel expenses of outsourcing negotiations......

Every stroke is clear and detailed!

In comparison, "Cleopatra" ...... It's a bit like a grass platform.

"Ahem, Sophia, I think...... Your thinking needs to shift. Don briefly flipped through a few pages, closed the budget plan, and said slowly.

Sofia Coppola was stunned for a moment, "What's wrong?"

Tang En said: "If Universal Pictures invests in this film, I can tell you for sure that this budget plan will definitely not pass the review of the production department." Focus Pictures gives you a lot of discretion. ”

Sofia Coppola was puzzled, "I've made two movies and I've always done that." ”

。 Nine Heavenly God Emperors