Chapter 816: Movie Tycoon
In the face of incomparable interests, who can resist this yòò?
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USA, MGM Pictures & Televisions.
MGM Metro-Goldayer is one of the eight major Hollywood studios. MGM Pictures made one of the most outstanding films in the history of cinema - "LĆ n", created an enduring screen classic - 007, created the immortal cartoon character - cat and mouse, and initiated the establishment of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Technology.
You know, any of the above can make this company immortal, not to mention several myths in one. MGM Pictures' Leo Lion logo was once a symbol of America, and its star-studded superstars created the myth of a movie released every week. The company's tuba is called MGM.
At the same time, the famous Oscar was also created by MGM Pictures and Television.
It's just that this is just the glory of MGM in the past.
Until now, MGM Film and Television Company has fallen into losses every year.
Therefore, there is only one comment from the outside world about MGM, either it will go bankrupt or be acquired.
Obviously, being acquired is far better than going bankrupt. After all, MGM's signboard, no matter how you put it, is also very valuable. In addition to this, there is also a profit to be made by being acquired. In this way, MGM's senior management has recently made frequent moves, and has successively contacted Warner, Telescope, and Lion...... and other consortiums, although they can make an acquisition of MGM. Unfortunately, the prices offered by these companies are too low. In the end, MGM chose to refuse.
Of course, this is the same as MGM in history.
If this continues, MGM will eventually go bankrupt in the future.
However, at this time, MGM has a slight variable.
"Guys, what do you think about the future of the company?"
"Meyer", president of MGM Cinema Films, said to everyone present.
Speaking of which, Meyer has always been a tycoon in the film industry, and he once made Hollywood's order. It's just that, I have to say, Meyer is too old now. Old, people don't know if this former genius can keep his brain normal. If it remains normal, why did MGM fall to where it is now?
In the past few decades, almost everyone has forgotten about the existence of MGM.
"Mr. Meyer, Sony Corporation has recently approached us with a takeover request and promised to repay all of our debts."
One of the executive managers reported to Meyer.
"Hmph, Sony hasn't taken a fancy to our film resources."
Although MGM is now declining, no one can ignore his former glory. This is also inverted, MGM has thousands of classic film resources. And these resources, because many countries around the world broadcast from time to time, and because of this, MGM will provide $500 million a year.
If it weren't for this, Sony would not have been able to propose an acquisition at all.
Obviously, when the executive manager spoke out about Sony, several senior executives expressed dissatisfaction. However, instead of getting angry at the dissatisfaction of these people, the executive manager sarcastically said, "So, if we don't get acquired, wait for bankruptcy?" ā
As soon as this sentence was said, the faces of the few high-level executives who refuted just now immediately turned red.
As things stand, MGM has only one way to go, to be acquired.
It's just that at this time, the elderly Meyer stood up.
"From our founding in 1924 to the present day, we never wanted to be acquired."
Meyer, now in his 90s, said a word of affection for the old man who was on crutches and was incomparably respected wherever he went. Then, he looked at his secretary again, "If we look at the current situation, how long can we MGM last?" "...," up to one year. ā
"One year."
A year later, when MGM's annual report was released again, MGM Pictures was absolutely going bankrupt.
It's just that, at this time, Meyer was not disappointed with this number.
"There's a year, that's enough."
Everyone is full of questions about this sentence.
What can you do in a year?
MGM didn't save itself for decades, let alone a year. Moreover, announcing a year now means that in a year, MGM will disappear, which is simply a death talisman. However, this Hollywood movie tycoon, he said one sentence, it is enough.
Oh, my God.
It seems that this former genius is really as the media says, he is old and confused.
At the age of 90, there will indeed be some confusion.
It's just that who can know that the current Meyer, his mind is extremely clear.
"Mr. Meyer, do you have any other suggestions?"
At this time, a member of the audience said to him.
In fact, many people want to ask him, but they are too afraid of Meyer's authority.
"Of course, I've been thinking about it for a long time."
Meyer nodded.
Speaking of which, MGM's brilliance was created by Meyer.
It's just that the decay of MGM was also created by Meyer.
It's really success and defeat.
"My suggestion, that's to go to China."
Finally, Meyer spoke his advice.
"China?"
What the situation.
Why go to China.
It's just that, after a short period of surprise, after a while, someone seems to have come to their senses.
"Mr. Meyer, are you talking about leading MGM to settle in the Tang Dynasty Film and Television Base?"
"Not bad."
Meyer threw an appreciative look at the first member to wake up.
"Ah, how can this be."
This remark is almost more powerful than the discussion brought about by Sony's acquisition just now.
"Mr. Meyer, you still have to think a lot, you know, we are Hollywood, we are the top film company in the world."
"Yes, Mr. Meyer, we can think of other ways to do it, and we don't have to go to China."
A series of people, etc., from time to time rose up against it.
"No, no, I've made a decision, and no one can stop me."
Meyer shook his head and said in the affirmative.
At the same time, he explained.
"Once, our MGM created the world film culture, once, our MGM created the world film system, once, our MGM...... We have a lot of great results. However, this is all in the past. In 1970, MGM officially went into decline. It took us decades and we still haven't reversed our decay......
At this time, Meyer seemed very sad, as if he had been quiet in his memories.
It's just that I kept asking myself, is this our mistake?
No, it's not our fault.
We have the best actors in the world, the best directors in the world, and the best scripts in the world. However, he still lost. Lost to modern technology, lost to visual impact. In the past few decades, we have always thought of cinema as something that expresses a truth, or a substance that tells the story of a life. However, I am starting to feel wrong now.
It's better to return to the essence of the movie, which is just a film.
In the film, you don't need to be too superb in acting, and at the same time, you don't need too much philosophy of life. All you have to do is appeal to the masses as much as possible. And, by any means. Obviously, in the age of technology, many film companies have found a way out.
They used magical computer special effects to shoot some commercial blockbusters without the slightest story. ..., like King Kong, like Zhuraji, like Lord of the Rings......
Presumably, at this time, everyone can understand what I am saying.
After saying that, Meyer didn't go any further. He hoped that his remark would be understood by them.
Until dozens of minutes passed, someone stood up.
"It's the age of technology, and movies are also going to be in the tech camp, and I agree with Mr. Meyer."
Perhaps, MGM would not have come up with this strategy in its glory days.
However, now MGM does not want to change, and in the end it can only go bankrupt or be acquired.
Looking at it now, it is clear that even if Mr. Meyer were to hang up, he would not agree to sell the company.
Then, choosing to go to China and join the Tang Dynasty film and television base seems to be a good strategy.
"Yes, I also agree, the impact of visual effects has won the plot."
Another senior executive also nodded in agreement.
"I agree with that."
"Well, it seems that we can only fight to the death."
If you don't fight, you will die, if you fight, or you can still live.
All of a sudden, after thinking about it, many people agreed.
This was the end of the meeting, and soon, MGM Pictures communicated with Tang Dynasty Film and Television about it.
And, the movie tycoon Meyer, who is over 90 years old, actually went to China in person.
Naturally, a movie tycoon like Meyer, his every move must attract a lot of media attention.
Especially the Hollywood Newspaper.
The newspaper gave a full coverage of Meyer's whereabouts. The article pointed out that Hollywood movie tycoon Meyer suddenly secretly went to China today and went straight to the Tang Dynasty Film and Television Company. We really don't know what amazing moves our movie hero will make.
American Films also reported that after the Tang Dynasty Company had just recruited film companies from all over the world, Meyer's trip to China was extremely ghostly. Could it be that MGM wants to join the Tang Dynasty Film and Television Base? It looks like a joke, and if that's the case, then will the Oscars belong to China or the United States by that time.
The Oscar was originally an academy award created by MGM, but later, it became the highest film and television award in the world. However, if it is true as the media speculated, MGM joined the Tang Dynasty Company. Then, the ownership of the Oscars has become a big problem.
It's just that many people laugh at speculations like this.
Because, for most people, they will think that this is impossible.
Yes, it's just not possible.
If you think about it, although MGM is declining, he is still the king of the film industry. In any case, even if the company is bought by someone else, it is better than going to China. Moreover, if this is the case, then Hollywood movies will suffer the biggest crisis in history.
At the same time, they also criticize these disgusting journalists, please report some useful news. Don't have to do some gossip every day, maybe Meyer went to China to learn about the advanced film concepts of the Tang Dynasty Film and Television Company. How to say, at present, the focus of world film and television is Tang Dynasty film and television.
It's okay for people to run to study and study, and they don't have to be ashamed to ask. After all, as fans of MGM movies, they still don't want MGM to go bankrupt, or, eventually, disappear. It's just that these media, how can they know that Meyer's former China has long made up its mind.
Moreover, Meyer went to China this time, and the first person he wanted to see was Chen Jiayi.
Although Chen Jiayi rarely cares about movies, no one can care about Chen Jiayi's contribution to movies. Moreover, Chen Jiayi's image is deep in the world, and this is simply the most well-known corporate president. The development of film and television in the Tang Dynasty has the final decision. Therefore, Meyer went to China and saw no one, just to see Chen Jiayi. ā¦,ā¦ā¦
Tang Dynasty Company.
"Mr. Chen, MGM's president Meyer wants to see you."
Secretary Liu Liang said to Chen Jiayi.
"Who is Meyer?"
For Meyer, Chen Jiayi didn't have much to look like.
After all, although Chen Jiayi is a movie lover, he is not a pure fan of movies.
The things he also understands are all some approximations.
Naturally, he didn't know about this Meyer.
This doesn't hinder, though, because before Meyer, there was a MGM studio.
As one of the eight major Hollywood film market companies, moreover, Chen Jiayi is still clear. And, then, after Liu Liang briefly introduced MGM and Meyer to Chen Jiayi, Chen Jiayi was shocked. I'm going to have a heavyweight, this Meyer, he's the creator of Hollywood.
Although this sentence is a bit exaggerated, it has to be said that Meyer's contribution to Hollywood films.
Just, what did he come to do?
Chen Jiayi was surprised.
However, even if Chen Jiayi didn't know, the movie tycoon wanted to see him, and Chen Jiayi still didn't refuse.
Besides, everyone is in their 90s, and it would be rude if they didn't see it.
The next day, Chen Jiayi and Meyer met in the Tang Dynasty Group.
"Sure enough, it's a hero who came out of a teenager, it seems that I, an old man, should really retire."
Seeing Chen Jiayi's youth, and then looking at his age, the person who wants to see death at any time, Meyer sighed.
"Thank you, but everyone was young. When Mr. Meyer was young, he also attracted the attention of the world. ā
Chen Jia smiled, accepted Meyer's compliment, and praised it back.
"Haha, interesting, you know what, Chen, you are very much like when I was younger."
Chen Jia sweated, this 90-year-old American man was still so narcissistic, but he didn't want to disturb the old man's brag, but said, "Yes, if that's the case, I should be happy." ā
Chen Jiayi's gentlemanly demeanor won Meyer's favor.
However, Meyer came to China, not to chat with Chen Jiayi, but to discuss business. Soon, Meyer said, "I heard that the Tang Dynasty Company's Tang Dynasty film and television base business has been resisted by the Hong Kong film industry, including other mainland entertainment circles." ā
"Yes, though, I'm sure the boycott won't last long."
In fact, the Tang Dynasty base tendered for global film and television companies, and many film and television companies, including Hong Kong film and television companies, still agreed with it. The reason why they opposed it was the trade union system of the Tang Dynasty company. That is, the actor, the director...... etc., incorporated into another group, not affected by the company, and at the same time, do not sign contracts with film and television companies.
If you really want to sign it, it is also a sign, and it is usually not arranged by the film and television company.
"Yes, I also believe that with such a good system, he will eventually get a great deal of development."
Meyer agrees with Chen's words. In the history of Hollywood films, in fact, Meyer's reform of Hollywood also took a long time. Take, for example, his trade union system. But that's in the past.
"Thank you, however, we have reached cooperation with film and television companies in other countries, and I believe that it will not be long before the Tang Dynasty Film and Television Base will be a film circle that competes with Hollywood."
For the future, there are countless hopes.
"Well, it's just that I think it's going to take a long time."
"Oh?"
Although Chen Jiayi disagreed with Meyer's views, Chen Jiayi did not directly oppose it.
"Why?"
"It's very simple, the companies that are joining now cannot be compared with Tang Dynasty Film and Television. Even, they don't even have one-tenth of the Tang Dynasty film and television. To make such a film and television company a supergiant in the world, I am afraid, it will take a very long way to go. "It seems that what you said is good, but what if the Tang Dynasty company helps?" ā
"Indeed, with the help of Tang Dynasty Company, these film and television companies may grow rapidly. However, what I want to ask is, these companies are not Tang Dynasty Film and Television after all, how much can you help. At the same time, since the Tang Dynasty Company has built its own film and television base, do you still maintain the original system of promotion? If that's the case, what do you want this film and television base to do, and what do you want this mature film system to do. Isn't the meaning of the Tang Dynasty company to let him grow spontaneously under a mature system? ā
A series of rhetorical questions surprised Chen Jiayi.
Sure enough, he is a Hollywood movie tycoon, and the problems he sees are one step further than ordinary people.
Yes, just like Chen Jiayi's approach to the Tang Dynasty Group. As long as these companies are put on the right path, Chen Jiayi will not manage too much in the future. At this time, without Chen Jiayi's management and Chen Jiayi's help, then only by establishing a set of the most advanced management system can he continue to maintain his leading position......
The world has created many, many glories, but all of these glories have only appeared under the advanced management system.
For example, Hollywood, why does he have so many classic movies?
It's not that he has the most famous director in the world, or that they have the most famous actors in the world. In fact, at a time when Hollywood movies weren't famous, he had nothing. It's just that under the perfect film system. In the next few decades, directors and stars from all over the world will come one after another.
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