Cork. Corkrian stood at the center of the Hollywood stage, and under the spotlight, his every movement was meticulously revealed, and the media took turns to interpret it.

After DD Pictures and Sony both made offers of 4.8 billion, Cork met with Dan. Taylor's side - Taylor is the chief financial officer of MGM and an important person who connects MGM and Sony. Taylor leads a slimmed-down MGM studio — because Sony doesn't plan to keep production divisions other than the studios for "007" and "Pink Panther," which means massive layoffs.

"That's Sony's weakness."

Across from Daniel is Warner Bros.'s Jeff. Robinov.

They understand that even if DD Pictures is now superior to Sony in many hardware conditions, and the price is not inferior, MGM's first possible choice is still Sony.

"If DD Pictures had joined Time Warner, it might have been different."

Daniel just laughed at Jeff's complaints, and even if this huge acquisition was ultimately unsuccessful, it would be of great significance to DD Pictures. There are a few Hollywood studios that can buy MGM for a short time with Sony -- and of course, they probably don't want to do that. But no matter what, it's enough to make DD Pictures no longer ordinary.

"We need to do a little bit more." Daniel frowned and returned to the original topic, "DD Pictures doesn't plan to lay off employees on a large scale, and this is definitely a bargaining chip." Let more people know about this, especially MGM employees. ”

"Cork doesn't necessarily need the support of those people."

As MGM's largest shareholder, which owns 74 percent of MGM, Cork does have little to worry about.

Daniel tugged at the corners of his mouth, "Maybe he's still planning to buy MGM back, it's always good to win people's hearts." ”

……

Shanying has released an industry report at this critical time.

The report provides a more detailed basic introduction to the two sides of the MGM acquisition, but of course, the large content is still the public's attention and expectations for the acquisition.

"The Sony consortium is composed of, in addition to the Sony Group, private equity group Providence Asset Cooperative, Texas Pacific Group, and DLJ Commercial Banking Partners, the private capital operating company of Credit Suisse First Boston, of course. Media giant Comcast is also one of them, but its stake is more symbolic. Because the two sides reached an agreement that if the Sony consortium eventually succeeds in acquiring MGM, then Comcast will open a new channel in its own cable network. It is used to play movies belonging to Sony film studios - about half of all American films.

The consortium led by DD Pictures includes DD Pictures, Plutos Investments, John Pictures. Elliott Funds, KKR Equity Group, and Time Warner, among others. ”

After this brief introduction, Shanying showed a hint of interest in digging down.

"Sony is not the largest investor in the Sony acquisition consortium, in other words, the source of funds for the acquisition of MGM. Sony doesn't take on the most pressure. This is good news for both Sony and MGM, because Sony's retreat in the global electronics market clearly shows that the Japanese electronics giant is not so easy now. They aspire to ease the pressure on other areas by expanding their footprints in the global private independent animation, television and home entertainment industries. But it also raises the question of whether they are compelling solvent. The MGM brand has fallen to the point where it has had to be sold over the past few decades, and it should be hard to believe that MGM can quickly become a highly profitable company after being acquired by Sony. ”

Then, the report made no secret of its tendencies.

"Relatively speaking. The assets of Plutos Investment Company, which owns more than 62% of the shares of MB, are expected to exceed 10 billion, and the financing channels are very smooth. DD Pictures' cash holdings are expected to exceed $500 million, and the 30% investment rights in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise and the rights to the "Saw Horror" series and several blockbuster films this year are also high-quality assets that attract banks. The Boston Consortium's John Brown. Elliott Funds, KKR Equity Group is not a major investor, and DD Pictures has incorporated it into its team, most likely with the help of their public relations capabilities in the capital markets. As for Time Warner, the public still doesn't know how they work together, and direct funding is unlikely. ”

In contrast, Sony, which has a huge size, is in doubt about its solvency and late-stage development funding providers. The DD Pictures consortium is relatively simpler. Abundant funds and rapid development. ”

Shanying Company chose to release an industry report at this time, and it would be impossible if there was no promotion from DD Pictures behind it.

In the case of "Greek Wedding", Shanying Company is also one of the partners. Many people still remember this, so it is not particularly unexpected that DD Pictures was able to get Mountain Eagle to endorse it.

What's more, at the same time as the release of this report from Mountain Eagle, news also circulated that DD Pictures would retain at least 70% of MGM's positions, once DD Pictures completed the acquisition. Filming of several new films will begin immediately, including a new work in the "007" series. The news was certainly appealing to MGM's mid- and lower-level staff, and while they had no direct influence at the top, Corkrian couldn't completely ignore the pressure from the union.

Sony's countermeasures followed, and the protracted takeover seems to have reached its final moment, but the mystery may continue until April, and the differences between the U.S. market regulator and MGM's shareholders and creditors will be difficult to reconcile in a short period of time.

……

On February 27, the stars shine at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

As one of the few major entertainment events in the past two months, which can squeeze out the MGM acquisition, it has obviously attracted the attention of the media who want to change their tastes.

Daniel. Will Sandler have three games in a row - and the Oscar judges may also have a collective distemper. Hillary. Swank, a young non-beauty powerhouse, will not mention two of them, in that case, she may have the hope of becoming a second Catherine. Hepburn - Not beautiful enough, but always wins. On Best Director, David. Finch and Eastwood face each other, and this time both go the leitmotif route, and a revamped version of "The Social Network" focuses on struggle, innovation, and dreams — the American Dream's endorsement film. And "Million Dollar Baby" is an obvious professional inspirational film - the road to the championship of a female boxer. Compared with "Mystic River", which lost to Daniel last year, Eastwood's new work this year is obviously more in line with Oscar appetite.

As for the best picture of the finale. Miramax's two films, "The Aviator" and "Finding Neverland," are not very promising. Scorsese's three views have always been incorrect, and the latter's subject matter is really special, albeit a semi-autobiographical film. But there's a lot of magic in the content – it's not a good review.

Overall, Miramax is a testament to their strength to be able to make two films nominated for Best Picture at the same time at this time. After all, their most energy now should be on the conflict with Disney.

Speaking of which. The Weinstein brothers insisted on releasing Mike. Moore's "Fahrenheit 911" really angered Robert. Egger.

Disney has always had a good relationship with the U.S. government, and generally speaking, the big studios have a good relationship with the government. "Fahrenheit 911" was clearly a film that did not suit the government's appetite, despite his showmanship at Cannes. So Disney asked Miramax to refuse to release the film, but it was Disney that the Weinstein brothers refused. They persisted, and did, -- get Fahrenheit 911 on the big screen.

As a result, relations between the two sides have deteriorated dramatically.

Knowing this background, you know how difficult it is for "The Aviator" and "Looking for Neverland" to be shortlisted for important awards such as Best Picture and Best Actor at the same time.

When Natalie. When Portman took Daniel's arm and walked the red carpet, the audience erupted in applause that was better than Leonardo's appearance.

It's not easy.

Because Leo's "attire" this year is Giselle. Bündchen – the most expensive supermodel of the day, in the United States, supermodel is definitely the most attractive material - which is why so many big names end up with models. With Leonardo as the ultimate representative.

Natalie. Portman and Daniel joined hands in attendance. It's eye-catching enough in itself - Daniel has never held hands with an actress on the Oscar red carpet who hasn't worked with him, which seems to make some sense. In addition, as a blockbuster appearance back in Hollywood, Daniel is the most high-profile star in his own right today - although he had two blockbuster movies released last year, "Spy 2" and "The Social Network", and if you count the New Year's Eve "The Return of the King", it is a full three. In addition, he also won the Oscar for a second time, suddenly has tens of billions of assets, and now he wants to buy MGM, but even so. He did say goodbye to Hollywood for the time being last year.

Daniel wasn't wearing Burberry clothes, the well-cut suit was handmade in Italy and unbranded, but he was still wearing a limited-edition watch from the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection – and that was nothing. Now he is walking the red carpet with a sack of US dollars on his back, and it will not surprise people.

Portman's spun grey gown floated out of the dust, but the deep V design told photographers that this was anything but naïve.

The first step of the two on the red carpet attracted most of the cameras.

Up front is Johnny. Depp and his wife Vanessa. Padilas, Johnny. Depp was also shortlisted for Best Actor. But the attraction is far less than Daniel's, and Depp, who is not by Captain Jack's side, doesn't seem to have a particularly charming temperament.

……

"Did they get it?"

Two lesser-known entertainment tabloid reporters got together to discuss gossip, and they were too far away from Daniel to get closer to take a few photos.

"How can they have time to do it, didn't Borman go to Israel to study? The rest of the time is on set. "One of them, Mike, doesn't really believe the two of them are together.

"It's not easy for these stars to meet, the last time Bowman stood up and shouted for Daniel, have you forgotten? How long has it been since Daniel's real girlfriend has been around? ”

"He also attended Collins' birthday party this year -- oh my God, what's going on." Mike exclaimed suddenly.

"How-oh"

Now all the reporters on the red carpet are doing the same mental activity as them, but this is quite a stimulating picture.

In Natalie. Portman and Daniel. Sandler took a few steps and Scarlett in a black off-the-shoulder evening gown. Johnson took two quick steps and stood on Daniel's left side, and although Daniel quickly shook Scarlett's hand, he still couldn't hide that it was an accident.

The photojournalists on both sides of the red carpet were stunned, but the shutter did not hesitate.

It's a pity that whether it is Natalie, Daniel or later Scarlett, the expressions on their faces are very natural, as if it was really just Scarlett who was one step behind just now.

Ghost believes!

Mike's cell phone rang suddenly, and the three of them were turning their backs to them to take pictures of the person opposite, and he quickly answered the phone.

"Mike, did you get it?"

"What, boss, what did you say?"

"Daniel, did you get a photo of Scarlett rushing up just now?"

“…… Uh, oh, boss, Daniel is coming, I'll talk to you later. Mike quickly hung up.

He was gossiping with that colleague just now, and he didn't raise the camera at all, and the three of Daniel reacted too quickly, how could they get a photo.

"It's over." Mike secretly prayed for himself for a while, and then quickly pointed his camera at the three of them, hoping to take some good photos to ease the boss's anger a little.

The protagonists on the red carpet did not move with the eight winds on their faces, allowing everyone to see what it means to be calm.

But only they know that Natalie and Daniel will walk the red carpet together is just confirmed - because Daniel intends to start filming Natalie's famous film "Black Swan" after buying MGM, so he did not refuse Natalie's unexpected offer of mom and agent. As for Scarlett's surprise attack, it was even less expected.

As Kusa's only two customers now, the golden boy and girl, the potential is unlimited, and it is normal to walk the red carpet together. It's just that I didn't mention it in advance, and the imminent attack was somewhat unprepared.

Fortunately, after dealing with those old foxes in the business world for a long time, Daniel is far more calm than before. Otherwise, tomorrow's newspapers will surely be close-ups of all sorts of strange expressions.

This accident made Daniel an even more undoubted red carpet focus.

However, the next media interview, I'm afraid it's going to be a headache for a while. (To be continued.) )