Text Chapter 981 Target: Universal Pictures
"Well, I'm more interested in Universal Pictures. Vertex updates the fastest"
Yes, it is Universal, the famous Universal, Su Chenyu has an unusual mind about this Hollywood eight major films.
However, when Lei Shidong heard Su Chenyu's words, he was taken aback, it was very simple, he really didn't expect this guy to want to do such a big thing?
In a word, it's really how bold and prolific people are.
You must know that Universal's strength is not weak at all, although it is not as weak as MGM, which now dominates Hollywood, but it is definitely not weaker than Paramount, 20th Century Fox and Sony Columbia. Besides, Universal Pictures has always had a very lofty status in Hollywood, and its ancestors were also broad, and even Hollywood's No.1 was even the No.1. However, it is a pity that later because of the failure of the Laimer family's business strategy and the repeated changes of ownership, this situation is naturally getting worse and worse. However, it is precisely because Universal Pictures has been in a bad situation for a long time that it has become the best company in Hollywood to develop series of movies and comedies, which can be regarded as a blessing in disguise.
Well, although the strength of Universal Pictures is indeed very strong, if the "God Trench" in front of him makes a move, it is really not a big problem. After all, a big deal like acquiring CBS by yourself has to rely on the help of this guy, and it seems like an easy thing to get a Universal Pictures.
Besides, the current parent company of Universal Pictures is Canada's Seagram Wines, although it is also a large company, after all, it is also a wine giant that has acquired Coca-Cola's brewing business. However, the gap between this Seagram and the huge MGM Group is really huge, and the MGM Group can easily crush the Seagram Group. You must know that if MGM Group is listed, its market value will definitely exceed $100 billion, properly surpassing Time Warner and Disney Group to become the world's largest entertainment and media company.
The most painful thing is that MGM Group alone is already so terrible, if you look at the "father" behind him, hehe, it is not an exaggeration to crush Sigram Wine with a little finger, the gap between the two sides is too big, not an order of magnitude at all.
"Sue, your appetite is really not small, look at this posture is ready to swallow Universal Pictures in one bite. Lei Shidong said with a wry smile: "Are you not going to give other people in Hollywood a way to live." ”
Hey, Lei Shidong does have a reason to smile bitterly, no way, although Viacom's acquisition of CBS needs to rely on Su Chenyu's power, but Paramount and MGM are also direct competitors in Hollywood, maybe MGM has never regarded Paramount as an opponent. However, MGM is getting stronger and stronger, and it is indeed constantly compressing the living space of all Hollywood studios, including Paramount.
"Summer, don't always keep your eyes on Hollywood or North America, the market in this world is very large. The more powerful MGM is, the bigger the market for Hollywood outside, the more money everyone makes. ”
Although he knew that Su Chenyu was obviously arguing with reason, Lei Shidong could only say, "What you said is so reasonable, I can't even refute it" He is now bowing his head
If you are a low-level begging for people, you can't be a "bar spirit". Moreover, what Su Chenyu said seems to have some truth, the markets in Europe, Japan and South Korea, Southeast Asia, China and other places are quite large, especially the Chinese market will definitely be a "big gold mine" in the future.
Even if he was an MMP in his heart, on the surface, Lei Shidong still smiled and nodded and said, "It makes sense, so how do you want to help you?"
"Actually, it's not about helping me, it's about helping yourself. ”
Damn, Lei Shidong is confused now, what the hell is helping me? Big brother, I really don't understand.
"Oh, Sue, I don't know what you mean by that?"
"That's right, I want your Viacom to come forward and make it look like you're buying Universal Corporation, don't you have a part of Universal Company in your hands? Of course, in the shadows, you will naturally initiate an acquisition of CBS, and I will also make a feint posture from one of my companies, and then you and Viacom will play the role of 'White Knight'. ”
Nima, after hearing Su Chenyu's words, Lei Shidong really wanted to complain, he had never seen such a brazen person. It's all about him, but who doesn't know that this guy is planning for himself.
However, Lei Shidong can only say that it is really a good plan at the moment, because it is indeed beneficial to him and harmless. However, I just ask you to cooperate, can you not say such a high-sounding sound, it seems that it is all for me, I am afraid that I will not be able to carry this "kindness" by then.
"In principle, I agree with what you're saying, but what if Seagram is really willing to sell Universal to Viacom? ”
Regarding the situation that Lei Shidong said, Su Chenyu is naturally clear, and now Seagram, the parent company of Universal Pictures, does have plans to sell the company and leave. In the previous life, Vivendi Group, a French water and waste disposal company, "hunted" Universal Pictures in 1999 and directly gave Seagram a nest.
Yes, it's a "nest of ends", Vivendi Group directly acquired Sigram, the parent company of Universal Pictures, and not only got Universal Pictures, but also the Canadian wine giant.
There is no doubt that Su Chenyu is very interested in this approach, rather than wasting time talking about how to get the Universal Company from Seagram, it is better to eat Seagram directly.
However, the progress of this matter requires a helper to feint on the periphery, and Su Chenyu naturally chose Lei Shidong and his Viacom, after all, the goal is very good to attract attention. At that time, when Seagram put his energy into the fight with Viacom, Su Chenyu could catch him off guard from the rear and swallow Seagram directly.
Of course, this overall plan is definitely impossible to tell Lei Shidong, he just needs to cover up, why do you know so much? What's more, the fewer people who know about this kind of big thing, the better, if the king is not secret, he will lose his ministers, and if he is not secret, he will be harmed.
"You can rest assured that Viacom only needs to drag Sigram on the bright side, such as trying to stretch the front as long as possible during negotiations, and use this time to secretly initiate the acquisition of CBS, of course, my side will also solve the battle with the fastest action. ”
As for whether Viacom and Lei Shidong will buy Universal Pictures, hehe, this is simply impossible, first of all, Su Chenyu will definitely not give him this time, it is estimated that there is still a discussion here, and he can end the battle over there. Therefore, Su Chenyu will not have much time with Seagram at all, since he has decided to fight this battle, it must be a "blitzkrieg", and the whole thing can be done as quickly as possible.
What's more, Viacom's current state will definitely not touch Universal, Paramount has just figured it out, and it will be thankless to provoke Universal. And, is it fun to suddenly put yourself in opposition to the MGM Group and the consortium behind it?
Besides, CBS is Viacom's real dish, and Lei Shidong's shopping bag really can't fit Universal Pictures.
"If that's the case, then there's no problem at all on my side. Lei Shidong shook the wine glass in his hand, took a sip, and said, "I will let Viacom make a big battle as much as possible and attract all the attention, you can rest assured of this." ”
Nodding, Su Chenyu said with a smile: "I believe in this matter very much, Somer, you and Viacom. ”
Hehe, in other words, as long as Viacom breaks the news that he is going to buy Universal, it will definitely be a super big news, which can instantly attract all the attention of the whole Hollywood and even Wall Street. You must know that once Viacom acquired Universal, it marked a major merger between Paramount and Universal, and the merger of the two Hollywood eight major studios was definitely much more sensational than when MGM ate United Pictures, and United Pictures was already a second-rate Hollywood company at that time.
"On the CBS side, you can rest assured that funding is definitely not a problem, and Standard Bank Group can definitely provide you with huge financing, so that Viacom can have enough strength to acquire CBS. ”
Since he wants Lei Shidong and Viacom to work well for him, then Su Chenyu naturally wants to throw out some benefits, after all, who will work hard for you if there is no benefit these years.
Raising his glass and touching it with Su Chenyu, Lei Shidong said with a smile: "Okay, then a toast to our happy cooperation this time." ”
"Cheers!"
After drinking this glass of wine, Su Chenyu left, he didn't have time to be in a large group of Hollywood beauties, and he continued to talk about work with Lei Shidong, a bad old man.
It's a good time to do something good.
Therefore, Su Chenyu held the wine glass as if the ancient emperor had chosen a concubine, constantly walking through the dinner, looking for his next "target". Although he has Cate Blanchett, Australia's "Yanma", with him tonight, there will always be a day when he is tired of having fun, and he must prepare a little "new color" in advance?
Not to mention, the beauty of this banquet hall almost dazzled him, but he did have a few "targets"......