Chapter 0420: Warner Attacking on Two Fronts
"The company handover went so smoothly is all thanks to everyone here, but there are more serious situations waiting for everyone to deal with."
After the greetings, Tang Huan's face turned serious, "As a free port of Xiangjiang, if the global economic situation is good, life will be comfortable, otherwise, it will be sad." According to my inference, the international trade situation in the second half of the year is not optimistic, and we must be prepared for the winter while we are busy reorganizing the company. ”
Because Tang Huan secretly punctured the real estate bubble in Xiangjiang in advance, this negative energy began to continue to be released, and it will not wait until the second half of the year to directly detonate the decline due to political extraterritoriality, which will make everyone panic.
This is what Tang Huan likes to see, after all, he is also on stage now, and it would be better for Xiangjiang to be less chaotic.
It can be said that this factor is in Tang Huan's hands, but the rest of the factors are beyond his reach, and he can't catch it.
For example, whether British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will still fall in front of the Great Hall of the People in a historic way, and then cause the Xiangjiang stock market to fluctuate, Tang Huan can't be sure, and God can only decide.
However, for this kind of accidental factor, Tang Huan never expected it to be the decisive condition.
There is another, more important factor, that is, signs that are becoming more and more obvious that a new round of turbulence in the international economic situation, marked by the Latin American sovereign debt crisis, will continue to occur according to historical inertia.
Since among the external factors that caused the explosive deterioration of Xiangjiang's economic situation in the second half of the year, the one with the greatest influence cannot be avoided. Of course, Tang Huan has to take precautions.
"I hope that the loan agreements with the major banks should all be settled by mid-August." The black-hearted Tang Huan. He made no secret of his intention to drag the bank into the water.
In his view, with the asymmetric advantage of information in his possession, the bank's money will not be borrowed in vain, and it will be borrowed after borrowing, so that it can leverage its strength to leverage greater future interests and complete more achievements.
It's just a ventilation session. There is no need to make any resolutions, as long as everyone agrees on the same idea.
Therefore, Tang Huan didn't spend much effort. The matter was put to an end, and then he was ready to leave for England.
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In this year's American summer season, the box office performance of "E.T. Alien" shattered the glasses.
Since its full release on June 11. "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" on June 13, June 20, and June 27. For three consecutive weekends, it topped the box office charts, and grossed an exaggerated $12 million and a $13 million, which is unprecedented.
And looking at the trend, this is just the beginning, and the scenes reported by the media on the "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" movie, which are specially packed in green bags, are being sent to various theaters without stopping, show how commercial it is worth.
saw that Tang Huan made a lot of money in this summer file. And I'm a little bit idle, Warner boss Steve? Ross couldn't help but be a little anxious.
Just Steve? When Rose's temper is getting worse. The subordinates finally did a comfortable thing and found Spielberg, who had been busy lately.
Truth be told, Steve? Ross really didn't expect that "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", a children's film with such a simple plot, would be so popular.
How could such a big bargain be picked up by Tang Huan.
Scratching Steve? Rose, forcibly holding back this jealous madness, began to talk to Spielberg about licensing the video game adaptation of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". He was secretly ruthless, and he must not waste any more opportunities.
"Stephen, congratulations on the success of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. By the way, I heard that your "Poltergeist" also performed well at the box office, and it is a sure thing to exceed 100 million. ”
Steve? Ross laughed exaggeratedly, "It seems that this year is Spielberg's miracle year." ”
Spielberg mouthing Steve? While Ross complimented, he was a little uneasy, because he had basically decided that the other party wanted to get the license to adapt the video game of "E.T. Alien".
Now there is a rumor that Spielberg has been earning $500,000 a day in recent times.
That may be a slight exaggeration, but Spielberg does earn a lot of money. Therefore, he was very grateful for Tang Huan's selfless support at the beginning.
However, there is one thing that makes Spielberg more entangled, when Tang Huan relied on the convenience of a film investor to book the authorization of the video game adaptation of "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial". But EA has been busy with game development for the PC platform because of this.
Because Tang Huan promised that if a third party is willing to break through the terms and conditions and be willing to pay more than $30 million to compete for the license of the video game adaptation of "E.T. Alien", then Spielberg can decide for himself, so Spielberg's resentment towards EA has disappeared, and the big bosses respect themselves so much, what else do they want.
But now Steve? Rose suddenly jumped out, and Spielberg began to be calm again, the other party would not really be willing to pay $30 million, right? If that's the case, how should you decide?
Spielberg is at war between heaven and man, just listen to Steve? Ross asked, "I heard that the license to the video game adaptation of E.T. Alien is still in your hands?" ”
"Not exactly, EA has booked a license to the video game adaptation of E.T. Extraterrestrial." Spielberg muttered and added, "But there are also liquidated damages, and as long as someone is willing to pay more than $30 million, I can decide for myself the ownership of the license to adapt the video game of 'E.T. Alien'." ”
"Interesting provisions." Steve? Ross snorted disdainfully, "I have to say that Tang Huan's article seems to be very popular on the surface, but in fact, he firmly locked in the authorization of the video game adaptation of "E.T. Alien" at a low price, and in the end. You're the one who suffers the financial loss. ”
Spielberg smiled noncommittally, he didn't want to comment on the intrigue in the mall. Anyway, Tang Huan is kind, and he has personal experience.
"Do you think that I have no basis for saying that Tang Huan is hypocritical?" Steve? Ross smiled, "Look at this, I'll pay $30 million for you to license the video game adaptation of E.T. Alien to Atari." When the time comes, you will see. Will Tang Huan be so generous? ”
I have to say, Steve? Ross, a shopping mall tycoon, did not directly say that he wanted to buy the license to the video game adaptation of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". After all, "E.T. Alien" is so popular, and the relationship between Spielberg and Tang Huan may be in the honeymoon period, and it is difficult to lobby, so they adopted the current method of sowing discord to win over.
I saw Spielberg's face look different. Steve? Rose was secretly smug in his heart. $30 million is enough to make a person's heart sprout.
Actually, if Steve? Ross can read minds, and if he knew what Spielberg was thinking, he would definitely spew old blood and pass out.
Steve? Ross wanted to buy the rights to the video game adaptation of E.T. Alien for $30 million. To test whether Tang Huan is pretending to be generous, Spielberg reminded Tang Huan of another promise, that is, if EA has not started the "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial" video game project by the end of the year, then he is willing to pay Amperin 30 million US dollars.
Isn't that called magnanimity? Tang Huan just wanted to admonish the subordinates in EA who were becoming more and more arrogant. didn't interfere directly, otherwise "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" would have already begun to adapt the video game.
So a comparison. Verdict, Steve? Ross is really a relative of the villain.
However, Spielberg was surprised that someone was willing to bid $30 million to license the video game adaptation of "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial."
Seeing Spielberg silent, Steve? Ross boldly opened his mouth to increase the price, "How about $32 million?" You know, it's a complete windfall for you. Can EA offer that price? ”
"Well, I agree to the deal in principle." Spielberg nodded.
On the surface, Spielberg seems to have been replaced by Steve ? Ross was impressed by the magnanimity of spending a lot of money, but in reality, he had other plans.
Judging by EA's current reaction, it seems that its executives really don't have time to take care of the E.T. Alien video game project.
As a result, Tang Huanke will have to pay Amperin 30 million US dollars at the end of the year.
Rather than that, why not sell the license to the E.T. Alien video game adaptation to Steve? Forget it, anyway, this income also fell to the name of Amperin Company, and Tang Huan, as a shareholder, not only did not have to lose the gambling contract embarrassedly, but also shared the income together.
What a lot, why not, Spielberg felt that he had done with a clear conscience.
"Agree in principle?" Steve? Rose's eyes flashed and asked, "Could it be that you have other requirements?" “
"Yes." Spielberg nodded heavily, "I'm going to retain the art direction rights for the video game adaptation of E.T. Extra-Terrestrial." ”
Speaking of this, Spielberg sighed, "Although I am not familiar with the video game industry, I have also heard that the quality of video games is uneven now, and there are even games such as eroticism and massacre of Indians. Of course, I'm sure Atari wouldn't do that, but I had other artistic requirements. ”
Steve? Rose bowed slightly in understanding, and said magnificently, "There is no problem, then follow what you say." ”
I have to say, for useful people, Steve? Ross has always been generous.
In the original time and space, like Barbara. Streisand, Spielberg and other celebrities were all treated by Steve ? Rose spent a lot of money to get around.
But after Tang Huan was born, Steve? Ross used these tricks against Spielberg again, and the effect was obviously greatly reduced.
When Spielberg said goodbye and left, Steve? Ross laughed with pride, and although he didn't expect to defeat Atari's number one rival EA in one fell swoop by snatching the license to adapt the video game of "E.T. Alien", he could defeat the opponent and strengthen Atari at the same time, which was already the best of both worlds.
Moreover, his own spending was not thrown out in vain, Spielberg wanted to receive this favor for him.
Steve? Ross started with his father-in-law's funeral home business, ventured into the parking garage industry, and eventually expanded his business to Warner.
This foundation, is it Steve? With his nimble skills and extraordinary wit, Ross rode between Wall Street and the mafia, completing all kinds of intricate negotiations, and building up step by step.
In the meantime, Steve? Rose has faced countless opponents, but no matter how difficult the opponent is, he can find a way to deal with it.
But Tang Huan, a Silicon Valley nouveau riche and a lucky Hollywood man, made Steve? Ross has a big head.
Tang Huan, who was born in a first-class school, is engaged in the glamorous high-tech industry in Silicon Valley, and his down-to-earth successful entrepreneurial process has made countless young people admire, and his outstanding eloquence has won the favor of Wall Street.
This kind of success like a miracle has made Steve, who has climbed to the status of a man through various intrigues? Ross and his ilk are inevitably not pantothenic acid.
What's even more exaggerated is that EA, which is firmly stepping on Atari's head, and Lianmei, which is constantly rubbing with Warner, are strictly speaking, Tang Huan's sideline.
Steve, who feels more and more like he's at a disadvantage when he thinks about this? Ross can only be described as emotional.
Now by snatching the license to the video game adaptation of E.T. Extra-Terrestrial, sniping EA, Steve? Naturally, Ross was irrepressibly overjoyed, so much so that he lost his temper.
"Don't think that's all I have." Steve, who slowly suppressed his smile? Rose, after muttering to himself, picked up the phone and asked the assistant, "Erwin. Has Kashner arrived? ”
"Sir, he just called and said he was still on his way and needed to wait another half an hour." A crisp female voice replied.
Steve? Rose put down the phone, a hint of ruthlessness flashed on his face, "It's not just Lianmei that can produce "007", Warner can too." ”
It turns out that Warner recently invested in an unofficial "007" movie, which is the "NeverSayNeverAgain" in the original time and space - "Cruise Missile".
Because of copyright reasons, "Cruise Missile" can be described as a constant trouble, and it was not until this year that the lawsuit was completely settled, and the dust settled, and the project could be officially established.
And Warner, who has always coveted the fat of "007" exclusively in the United States, did not hesitate to invest and chose Irvin Kershner, the director of "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back". Kershner came to direct, and James was invited to direct it. Bond's first actor Sean Connery - Sean. Connery came to play the leading role.
Obviously, Warner, who attacked on both fronts, planned to give Tang Huan a look. (To be continued......)