Xu Qing and McKay talked nonsense about astronomy and geography, national events, stock market conditions, firewood, rice, oil and salt.

Xu Qing patiently waited for Mackay to say the purpose of inviting him to go to sea, for people like Mackay, every day is a working day, even if Mackay wants to relax, he will not look for Xu Qing.

The two of them don't know each other very well.

"Mr. Xu, the sea eagle is here. Mackay pointed to the sky.

Xu Qing followed the direction pointed by McKay and saw a huge bald eagle hovering around the seagulls.

The flock of seagulls that were chasing and playing and flying freely in the sky just now fled in all directions like headless flies.

The bald eagle is not in a hurry to catch the seagulls, and keeps circling around the seagulls, as if the panic of the seagulls is a pleasure for it.

Suddenly, the bald eagle rushed into the flock of seagulls and came out with its claws already grasping a seagull.

The captured seagull writhed hard to break free from the bald eagle's claws, but it was clear that it was useless, and the bald eagle's claws were as steady as a rock.

With a resounding chirp, the bald eagle grabbed the seagull and slowly disappeared into the sky, and the fate of the seagull can be imagined.

The flock of seagulls has also disappeared, and they may be looking for a safe place.

"I didn't expect the bald eagle to appear, it is still so majestic and mighty. Mackay looked obsessed.

Xu Qing can understand Mackay's obsession with the bald eagle, the national bird of the United States and a symbol of the United States.

Many Americans have a special affection for it, believing that its majestic and majestic image is the same as that of the United States.

"In fact, the strength of the seagull flock is greater than the strength of a single bald eagle, and if the seagulls can unite and not be afraid of death, the bald eagle will not be able to take them.

Unfortunately, this flock of seagulls panicked when they saw the bald eagle, and the shadow of the bald eagle would hang over them for some time to come. McKay sighed.

"As long as it's a group of species with a little bit of intelligence, unity is the hardest thing to do. Xu Qing also sighed.

"Yes, man is the most intelligent species on earth, and has never really united, just like us MGM, very strong and very weak. McKay turned to MGM.

"MGM is a Hollywood giant, how can it be very weak?" Xu Qing said curiously.

"People can only see that MGM has tens of billions of dollars in assets, has made countless classic films, and has produced countless big stars, but they can't see the intrigue behind it.

The current MGM is just like the flock of seagulls just now, seemingly strong, but very weak, and it only takes a bald eagle to collapse. ”

"The MGM family has a big business and a lot of talents, how could it collapse?" Xu Qing said.

"Hahaha, how correct what I said just now, people only see MGM's glamorous appearance, not the decay inside, even you, a person in the film and television industry, can't see MGM's decay. McKay smiled wryly.

"Uh, is MGM's situation really that serious?" Xu Qing wondered.

"Being led by a group of intriguing shareholders is far worse than you think. Mackay sighed again.

Xu Qing was silent, remembering that MGM was bought by Sony for $50, and since then, the last independent production company of Hollywood's eight major companies has disappeared.

"I'm so sorry, today was supposed to be a pleasant leisure time, but let my words mess up, come, let's drink. Mackay raised his glass.

Xu Qing also held a wine glass, and the two began to talk nonsense again.

"Mr. Xu, I have always had a question for you. McKay said suddenly.

"If there's anything else Mr. McKay doesn't dare to ask, just ask. Xu Qing said casually, sure enough, McKay wanted to tell the purpose of inviting him to the yacht.

"You said that you want to leave the film rights of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" to Sunlight Films, but as far as I know, Sunlight Films' business is to invest in film and television projects.

You don't have a film and television business, how do you make Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone? Do you want to work with other studios?"

Xu Qing took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Mr. McKay, Sunlight Film and Television Company is not in a position to produce film and television now, but I will invest at least 100 million US dollars in Sunlight Film and Television Company in the next year."

At that time, Sunlight Film and Television will start to produce its own film and television, MGM is the most professional production company in Hollywood, and I also hope that Sunlight Film and Television will cooperate with MGM. ”

"With the rights to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, coupled with Mr. Xu's ability, I believe that Sunlight Pictures can have a place in Hollywood. ”

A look of disappointment crossed Mackay's face, which quickly vanished.

Xu Qing caught the disappointed look on Mackay's face and said, "Speaking of which, Sunlight Film and Television and MGM have started their first collaboration, I wonder if my movie script can satisfy you?"

"You're talking about the script for 'Dumb and Dumb'?" McKay said.

"Yes, how about that movie script?" Xu Qing said.

"It's okay, you shouldn't lose money when you shoot it. Mackay gave a comment.

"Then do you plan to shoot "Dumb and Dumb"?" Xu Qing said.

"There is this plan, but the investment will not be too much, we are preparing a big-budget film, and the funds are tight. McKay said.

"How much do you plan to invest?" asked Xu Qing with the surprise in his heart.

"It's about $5 million, and according to the content of the script, you can make a low-budget comedy, and $5 million is enough. McKay explained.

"I said at the auction that I want to cooperate with the company that filmed the movie script, so if you want to shoot "Dumb and Dumb", I want to involve Sunlight Film and Television. Xu Qing said.

"How much are you going to invest?" McKay asked curiously, knowing Xu Qing's request.

Xu Qing thought for a moment and said, "$15 million." ”

McKay slammed up from the recliner and asked Xu Qing in surprise, "$15 million?"

"Yes. Xu Qing nodded.

McKay heard Xu Qing's affirmative answer, leaned back on the recliner, and said puzzled:

"You are so optimistic about "Dumb and Dumb"? This script has been professionally evaluated by us, and we have come to the conclusion that it will not lose money, but it is almost impossible to make a lot of money. ”

"How can I not have confidence in the script of the movie that I wrote myself. ”

Xu Qing will not tell McKay that the cost of "Dumb and Dumb" in his previous life was $16 million, the global box office was $247 million, and the profit was more than 10 times, how could Xu Qing not be confident.

"Mr. Xu is so courageous, we can't be timid, we promised to cooperate with Sunlight Film and Television Company, and we will shoot "Dumb and Dumb" in the near future. McKay said.

"It was a pleasure to work with. ”

"It was a pleasure to work with. ”

After talking about things, the two hugged the beauty and enjoyed the scenery in the distance and near it.