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While the outside world is making a lot of noise about the whole thing, the big drama specially prepared for some people on MGM's side has been quietly staged......

In a high-end western restaurant next to MGM's headquarters, the restaurant at 3 p.m. was still deserted, with only two tables of guests dining.

No one knew, let alone thought, that in the innermost corner of the restaurant, a drama that shocked the entertainment industry was being violently performed.

"Robert, Michael, you should know the purpose of Shirley and I inviting you this time, right?" Peter Chernin turned the coffee cup on the table, looked at the two middle-aged men opposite and said solemnly: "MGM's acquisition offer is definitely very sincere, and the price we offered is also unique. I believe that choosing MGM is the absolute right choice. ”

The two people opposite are none other than the other protagonists in the drama directed and acted by MGM, Robert Shea, the president of New Line Pictures, and Michael Lynn, the CEO of New Line Pictures.

"Aren't you competing with Disney for Mira Max recently? Now the newspapers are hyping your news every day, how can you think of buying our new line?" Robert Shea knocked lightly on the table and said slowly: "Moreover, at present, our company is operating very well, and the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" released last year was a big hit at the box office, and I believe that the second part of this year will not be too bad, so now Lynn and I are not ready to make a new line." ”

Although Robert Shea immediately put on a gesture of refusal when he came up, Peter Chening and Shirley Lansing heard a hint from his words.

If both men were so adamant about not wanting to make a new move, Robert Shay's first words should have been to say no, rather than care about MGM's acquisition of Mira Max. Moreover, Robert Shea deliberately added the word "now" in his last sentence, so the cat in this is very deep.

So, Peter Chernin glanced at Shirley Lansing, and then Shirley Lansing, who was signaled, smiled and said: "It is true that we were originally going to buy Mira Max, but the acquisition of New Line Pictures was also carried out at the same time. We are looking forward to the success of New Line and Mira Max, two successful independent production companies, and we are confident that both companies will achieve even greater success when they join the MGM family. ”

It's just that because of Disney's sudden intervention, the director's acquisition of Mira Max was completely exposed. ”

After listening to Shirley Lansing's words, Robert Shea and Michael Lynn looked at each other and seemed to relax a little, and then Michael Lynn said: "Both, the current business model and profitability of the new line are very healthy, and Robert and I are very satisfied, so I really don't have the idea of selling the new line pictures." ”

"No, no, although the independent production model of the new line has been very successful so far, but look at your films, apart from suspense, horror and other low-budget films, do you have any other types of successful films? "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is just a special case, are you sure you will always be so lucky?" Shirley Lansing obviously did not give face to the two opposites, and said directly to the point: "And what will Hollywood develop into in the future? High yields will become mainstream, while independent, low-budget films will fall prey to blockbuster showdowns. ”

Peter Chernin took over Shirley Lansing's words and continued: "Of course, you can also take the road of big investment and big production, after all, if you gather all the power of the new line, you can also undertake one or two such big films. But even if you take the route of the big system, can you accept defeat? No. ”

"Because, once the box office fails, it will bring disaster to the new line. On the contrary, a large company like MGM will provide the new line with the best risk resistance, and with MGM's super distribution and publicity capabilities, it will also bring higher box office. ”

After hearing their words, Robert Shea and Michael Lynn fell silent, fiddling with the spoons in their coffee cups.

Obviously, the two who are also "old drivers" in the film and television industry agree very much with Peter Chening and Shirley Lansing, and they also know that independent studios will never be able to do Hollywood's giants - you don't see that even the Weinstein brothers want to transform.

In fact, Robert Shea and Michael Lynn, who have always wanted to make the new line bigger, have long had the idea of finding a "thigh" to hug.

There is no way, the new line will definitely not be able to rely on those niche movies such as horror and suspense to become bigger and stronger, and hugging the "thighs" of Hollywood giants is the king.

Well, now that someone sent a pillow to doze off, I was worried about finding my thighs, and now my thighs were delivered to the door by themselves. MGM's big thick legs are much better than the Time Warner they originally liked, you must know that behind the "Lion" is a super consortium on Wall Street.

As for why the two seemed so determined to reject MGM's takeover at first, it's simple, negotiation skills - can't you raise your own posture?

Looking at the silent Shay and Lynn, Peter Chernin and Shirley Lansing did not press any further, and quietly looked at the two in thought.

Suddenly, Michael Lynn was the first to break the silence and said in a deep voice: "If the new line agrees to be merged into MGM, then what is the maximum authority that MGM will provide to the new line?"

For filmmakers like Shay and Lynn, in addition to their interests, they are more concerned about who will have the right to operate the company once the new line is merged into MGM. If the new line can't be operated according to the concept of the two, then what's the point of "hugging the thighs" this time?

"Absolute autonomy, and you can even continue to distribute films under the name of New Line, or co-distribute films with MGM. Peter Chernin showed one of his chips.

Robert Shea and Michael Lynn looked at each other, the corners of their mouths curled up imperceptibly. Then Robert Shea pretended to be heavy and said, "Well, let's go back and study it with the other small shareholders of the company, and give you an answer soon." ”

After listening to Robert Shea's answer, Peter Chernin and Shirley Lansing smiled at each other and said, "Yes, then we will wait for good news." ”

After the business of the two sides is over, there is naturally no need to sit down here, after all, the four of them are all big names in Hollywood, and they are pacing for things to deal with.

Sending Robert Shea and Michael Lynn to the door, Peter Chernin and Shirley Lansing went out of their way to stop and shake their hands.

At the door of this Western restaurant, the moment the four of them shook hands......