After the release of "The Outlaw", if the box office meets expectations, Li Wei will earn enough money to buy two Miramax, but he will also invest in "Men in Black", this sci-fi film is very money-burning, and the funds will become tight at that time. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Once Miramax agrees to his acquisition, he needs to raise funds through other means, the copyright of "The Outlaws" is the most valuable real estate in his hands, of course, he will not choose to sell the copyright, he will stay in his film company's library, create profits for him every year, and it is only expedient to take it to the bank as collateral, and he will have to take it back sooner or later.

Moreover, the mortgage of copyright is only his predetermined plan, and may not be implemented.

Miramax's acquisition is a game of the filmmaker's giant crocodile, and Li Wei is just a small miscellaneous fish, and the odds of winning are not high at all.

In the previous life, the Disney Group, as the only veteran filmmaker that had not been traded, was the best at annexing its peers, and launched several large acquisitions, the most famous being the acquisition of Pixar Animation, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm, all three companies are gold-making machines, all of which are under the umbrella of Disney, they are very powerful, as long as they aim at Miramax, they will not return empty-handed.

Li Wei can only try his luck, the negotiations between the two sides have not yet begun substantively, even if the merger and acquisition is launched, it will not end in the short term, Li Wei has enough time to communicate with Miramax.

Of course, during this period, he has to complete the release of "The End of the World" as soon as possible.

As early as when Li Wei and Bowei signed the distribution agreement, the scheduled date of "The End of the World" had been determined, and the summer file was in August.

Bowei company releases no less than 20 films every year, and when these films start shooting, the release date must be determined, so that Bowei can formulate a publicity plan.

However, the dam news created by Li Wei caused a sensation, and he was ready to ask Bo Wei to raise the file, preferably in time for the Independence Day holiday.

It's late March, and time is not long, so Li Wei can't take too long of a vacation, and he has to start working as soon as possible.

"You are all professionals, can you advise me on how to deal with Disney's competition if I am determined to buy Miramax, how to initiate negotiations with Miramax?"

Michael. Linton took the initiative to ask Ying and said: "Boss, you first need a professional and capable team, research the details of this company, their equity distribution, board members, good asset value, and then draw up the acquisition plan, the time will drag on for a long time, you need to be fully prepared, and then you can start negotiations, I am very happy to be the manager of your team." ”

Lawyer Richie. Holler glanced at him, he couldn't show weakness at this time, he also had to show his ability, "I think an efficient team of lawyers is the key to leading the acquisition, I will make the most tempting takeover offer, and I suggest, boss, you better complete the acquisition in a short period of time." ”

"How long is the short term? I'm curious about your advice, Richie! Li Wei felt that his idea was unrealistic.

Ricky. Holler said unhurriedly: "Disney's acquisition must be initiated in the form of a wholly-owned company, they will control the company 100%, if you do the same, you can't compete with them at all, they have a lot of money, they can keep raising prices, but boss, you can't, follow this idea to buy, and eventually it will end in failure." ”

"Seems to make sense." Li Wei immediately asked him: "You suggest that I inject capital into it and become the majority shareholder of this company?" ”

"That's exactly what I think." Ricky. Holler's thinking was clear: "Let the Weinstein brothers keep some of the shares, and they will be happy to accept you, which will make it easier for you to acquire." ”

Michael. Linton disagreed with him and retorted: "If they do this, they will definitely open their mouths, and our negotiations will be deadlocked, which will be detrimental to the interests of the boss!" ”

"It's just a negotiation tactic, Mike!" Ricky. Holler's tone soared, emphasizing: "When the negotiations open, we will also buy it as a wholly-owned company, and if Disney overbids, we will have to make some compromises to lure Miramax, of course, this compromise must be within the Boss's tolerance." ”

Li Wei stopped the quarrel between the two, he took out a document, handed it to the two and said: "My studio is going to become a film company, you handle this matter first, the company's logo has been determined, and I will prepare a new contract for you, and you can form a team after signing the contract." ”

The new contract means a salary increase, and the salary increase is a wonderful thing, the two have roughly read it, and are very satisfied with Li Wei's offer. Linton will serve as the company's Executive Vice President, overseeing film and television production and marketing. Holler is also the Executive Vice President, overseeing the Legal Department and Administration.

The company still lacks a CEO, and Li Wei is not ready to hire him externally for the time being, he will take it personally, and he will be familiar with it for two years before speaking.

The name of his film company is 'Legend', according to the historical trajectory, Legendary Pictures will be founded in 2004, and it was made out in advance by Li Wei, and the logo has not changed, in fact, he wants to use DreamWorks, but Spielberg has registered in advance, and he thinks Legend can also be used, so he uses it.

The current Will. Li Film Studio is located in an office building in Burbank, and in the year since its establishment, there has been almost no external office, and now there is not even a front desk reception, and the core personnel are only Li Wei and Rich. Holer, as well as the recently hired Michael. Linton.

However, with the establishment of Legendary Pictures, the office space needs to be expanded, and a large number of people need to be recruited to serve Li Wei's films.

Send Richie away. After Holler and the two, Li Wei went to the bedroom, Leslie was sitting in front of the dresser in a daze, Li Wei hugged her from behind and said, "Oh, who is the beauty in the mirror?" She looks a little sentimental, which is really distressing. ”

Leslie is in love, she likes Li Wei's sweet words, she put her back close to Li Wei, and said: ""Killer Tragedy 2" has not been completed, dear, I still have some scenes, and I will rush to the crew soon, it is estimated that it will take a month." ”

"When you come back, I have important work for you." Li Wei kissed her on the forehead and said, "I set up a film company, and you are responsible for recruiting employees." ”

"It seems that my job title is personnel manager, and I like this job." Leslie turned her head and looked up at him: "My mom is angry, she is against my decision, I don't know what to do with her. ”

"She'll understand you, trust me, but it's going to take time." Early this morning, Li Wei moved for Miss Lai, and fell out with Joanna directly, her mother hopes that her daughter will have a good home, but Li Wei is not a good partner in Joanna's eyes, the contradiction between the two is very deep, and he can't do anything, grind it slowly!

"On the 30th of this month, seven days later, it is the day of the Oscars, and we are going together." Li Wei will not miss this ceremony, and even if he does not win the award, he needs to appear in the media.

"I'm looking forward to it." Leslie had forgotten the unpleasantness, and hurriedly took out a few jewelry boxes from the drawer, and began to pick and choose, "Which necklace should I wear that day, dear, I can't make up my mind......"

Li Wei stood behind her with his arms crossed, silently watching her dress herself.

For the next half month, it was Li Wei's vacation time, and Tracy suspended all his work plans, but he promised Angie that to help her solve her predicament, he needed to have a dinner with the Weinstein brothers.

He puts Tracy in charge of contact, only to get an unexpected message.

The Weinstein brothers are not currently in Los Angeles, but are all in their hometown of Queens, New York, and their elderly mother is celebrating her birthday, so they have to throw a celebratory party, but they will definitely be able to make it back on the eve of the awards ceremony.

"They're more than happy to have dinner with you, any day after the Oscars end, do you need me to set a date!" Tracy asked him.

Li Wei shook his head and said, "You go and book a plane ticket immediately, I will arrive in New York on their mother's birthday, I will go to congratulate them and tell them my heart!" ”