Chapter 648: Loss of 50 million dollars

Jason, who is over forty years old and has no shortage of mature male charm, was just a small actor in Hollywood ten years ago, but now he is a big man in the circle, because he is the leader of the American Screen Actors Guild. He's been annoyed lately because Walter of the Film School promised him a promise that he couldn't keep.

"I'm sorry, Jason, that the Academy overwhelmingly passed the ordinance, which, in addition to removing the voting rights of those members who are no longer engaged in film work, also stipulates that the leaders of the various unions shall not be invited to the positions of the Academy."

With just a few fluttering words, Jason's dream of getting a part-time job at the college and getting a good salary was shattered. However, on the one hand, Jason has a sense of accomplishment, because when he went to the restaurant at noon a few days ago, many actors he didn't know applauded him, saying that the regulations issued by the union have maintained fair competition in the performance market.

Jason, who was happy and disappointed, walked into the office building, only to see a group of men in the hall surrounding three women and one man asking for autographs, and couldn't help coughing twice. Hearing the boss's cough, his subordinates hurriedly moved out of a passage, which turned out to be three super-idol stars and a Chinese man.

As a union leader, Jason is very enthusiastic about the actors, and hurriedly stretched out his hand and teased: "Wow, it turned out to be three beautiful angels, how can I have time to come to the union today?" ”

"Jason, this is our teacher JetLi, and we brought him here to go through the formalities."

Li Zhi is now the eldest sister of the trio, and she shakes Jason's hand reservedly and politely to introduce Li Lian's masterpiece.

β€œJetLi? Wow, I remember, "Heroes of the Warriors" is a "textbook for Hollywood's future action movies!" 'Dear Sir, welcome to the Hollywood family! Have the formalities been completed? ”

Li Lianjie, who has adapted to life in the United States, also hurriedly shook hands with Jason and said politely with a little accent: "It was just done, thank you for the compliment!" ”

"No, no, you're going to be a superstar. Zhi, I heard that you are a little dissatisfied with the new regulations of the union? ”

Now Li Zhi didn't have the weakness she had at the beginning, and opened her mouth and said, "Yes, you are targeting us!" Jason, next time we run, we're not going to vote for you! ”

Jason shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands, and said helplessly: "That's a pity, obviously a great director, but he likes to work with people he has a good relationship with." This is very unfair to other powerful actors! ”

Drew didn't have the same temper as Cameron next to him, "Jason, aren't you just trying to please the members?" Which big director doesn't like to use actors close to him? I see how your men are supervising, and if we find out that you don't treat you equally, we will definitely complain about you! ”

Although Jason is mild-mannered and can be a union leader, he can be super sharp-tongued.

"Drew, you can't say that. There is a very obvious difference between the three of you in the publicity of the light and shadow company, isn't it because you are unwilling to sign a long-term contract with their brokerage department? If the union does not issue such regulations, how will your interests be protected in the future? ”

"You", Drew was speechless, and it was indeed a pain in her heart. Now Cameron and Zhihe are much more famous than themselves, because the company has tilted its promotional resources to them.

Although Cameron doesn't like to quarrel with people, it doesn't mean that she won't argue, "Jason, you can't say that, Drew has changed from an ordinary girl to a super idol, and now his salary has reached $1.8 million, which is an opportunity given by our company!" You are just lucky to have introduced that kind of regulation! ”

Li Zhi also said coldly on the side: "Jason, you don't have to worry about our business." We, BOSS, are ready to send the brokerage company to our employees, and I wish you the next term of re-election. Master, let's go. ”

Yes? Drew and Cameron, who hadn't heard the news yet, were overjoyed, feeling that the sky was dropping dollars, and as soon as they got out of the union office building, they couldn't wait to ask what was going on?

"It's nothing, Boss thinks that we have contributed to the development of the company, the director can be funded by the company to set up his own film studio, and we can naturally get shares in the agency. Drew, in the past, you were reluctant to tie the future to the company, and it is normal for the company to treat it differently when it is promoted. In Hollywood, a favor is a favor and a business is a business, and I hope you understand that. This time, the shares of the brokerage company, Boss gave us all the shares according to the size of the contribution, and did not treat you differently, which is also fair, can you understand? ”

The grinning Drew still had any opinions, hugged Li Zhi and kissed him heavily, "The boss is too generous!" ”

Of course, the generosity, the investment of 50 million dollars, was distributed among less than ten people, what else is there to say?

Li Zhi smiled like a flower on her face, but in fact, she was also heartache for her grandson, it was 50 million US dollars! After discussing the solution yesterday, Ziming, who was so steady, tossed himself for a whole night, and now he still feels swollen and painful underneath.

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That night, ESPN broke the news that UTN, which had just been acquired by Light and Shadow for $50 million, actually let China Ming share it with the actors of the previous company according to the size of the contribution.

"Yes, I think that all the people who have contributed to the development of light and shadow to this day. If I had known that the union had issued such a regulation, I would have injected another $100 million. ”

The host Yile shook his head and said, "Ming, you are bragging, it will be 150 million US dollars, if you want, you can also give it to them now!" ”

Sun Ziming shook his head and said: "NO, our company currently has five shareholders, I only have one vote, and the four of them will not agree." In addition to the strategic direction of decision-making, the voting on ordinary matters of our company is calculated on a per capita basis, not on a share-based basis. ”

The host grimaced and whispered: "It is said that Ming and James Cameron had a big quarrel because of the special effects company. Ming, is this true? ”

"It's normal, Tim, the deputy general manager of the special effects company, had a fight with me the other day. Except for the administrative staff, there is no hierarchy in our company, and it is normal to quarrel. You also know that it is normal for everyone to quarrel over work, and there are many young people in the company, so it is natural for them to quarrel as soon as their temper comes up. Even George, the president of our group, often yelled at me, let alone them. ”

After all, the big boss is the big boss, and the host still has to give face, and after Sun Ziming finished speaking, he took out a few Chinese newspapers and shouted for Sun Ziming: "Ming, this is a Hong Kong newspaper last year, and my colleague found it after looking for a long time." It said that last year, you wanted to list the Hong Kong Light and Shadow Film Company twice and distribute the shares to your subordinates, but they vetoed it both times. Can you tell us about that? ”

Sun Ziming scratched his head, took the newspaper and looked at it a few times, and wondered, "Where did you find it?" Wow, those bastards are using me for advertising again! Ok, here's the thing, after I came to Hollywood to develop, my contribution to Hong Kong Light and Shadow Company has been very small, and I feel that it is not fair to get dividends by holding a large number of shares, so I thought that after listing, I will distribute the shares to everyone according to the 'partner' system, so as to raise funds for the construction of film and television bases. ”

Such a reason, not to mention that the audience is puzzled, even the host can't understand it. Investment must have a return, Hong Kong's light and shadow company was founded by China Ming, led by him to develop into Asia's largest and most profitable film company, he relied on shares to reap a large amount of dividends, which is a matter of course.

"No, no, no, you're wrong about how businesses grow. You Westerners believe in the law of the jungle, and every one is survival of the fittest, but this development model is unsustainable. ”

β€œWhy?”

Sun Ziming thought for a while and did not shy away from saying: "I hate CAA because they are too greedy and do not participate in the creation of wealth, but they arbitrarily and forcibly participate in the distribution of wealth and snatch interests that should not belong to them." But on the other hand, I really appreciate their organizational model, which is the 'partnership' system, which has greatly mobilized the motivation and creativity of all employees, so that in less than 20 years, CAA has developed into the best agency in Hollywood. ”

The host didn't think about it, and subconsciously sarcastically said: "But you still forced it to split with brutal means." ”

"No, it's just that he is too greedy, usurped the producer's right to choose, and wants to rely on the resources in his hands to be the king of Hollywood. Sir, he has been named the most powerful man in Hollywood by Premiere magazine for two years in a row, which is terrific to producers like us.

If Michael Viots was just fighting for a reasonable salary and box office share for the actors and directors, I wouldn't target him at all. That's what I say on TV, and that's what I say when everyone talks. ”

The battle between the brokerage company and the producer has been hyped up some time ago, and the host will not pull the topic in that direction, after all, the big boss does not have many opportunities to be interviewed, and he has to seize this opportunity to increase the ratings and earn dollars for himself!

"Ok, since you appreciate the 'partner' system so much, will the light and shadow company implement it?"

Sun Ziming suddenly laughed and affirmed: "Yes! We started implementing it last year, Chris Columbus's personal film studio has been established, and the first film is called "My Fair Daddy", which was co-invested by the company and him. Rush Hour 2 is good, right? Frank Collint also began to prepare for the establishment of his own film studio, and in the future, in addition to the "Rush Hour" series of movies, he made his own movies to make money for himself! ”

The host estimated that the time was almost up, and just wanted to say a few closing words, the TV screen in front of him hit 14.36 million viewers, and immediately decided to extend the program time.

"OK, it's advertising time, and in five minutes, we'll continue to discuss the 'miracle of light and shadow' with China Ming!" Don't leave TV, China will teach everyone how to become a super-rich! ”

Sun Ziming also saw the number in front of him, and said with a wry smile: "Boy, it seems that you are my subordinate's subordinate, right?" To your boss's boss, so squeezed? ”

Seeing that the picture was cut off, the host took out a cigarette to curry favor and said, "Boss, you have to understand me, this is also to make money for you." If it weren't for the fact that TV stations and film companies are different, we would all like to see a 'partnership' system as well. ”

Oh, it's impossible, the TV program system is okay, but the general organizational structure is impossible.

After the three-minute advertising time, Sun Ziming continued to elaborate on the 'light and shadow mode', which is essentially to use the benefits to stimulate the subjective initiative of employees and allow the company to achieve unconventional development.

"Of course, don't get me wrong, this is only for companies that live on creativity. For example, the film and television industry and high-tech industries are not applicable to traditional industries. ”

The host hurriedly asked knowingly, "Why?"

handed over the management rights, and the company developed rapidly, but in exchange for these guys not to regard themselves as bosses, Sun Ziming had to smile bitterly: "You have to ask General Motors about this question, I heard that they lost $2.3 billion last year." ”

The host also said that if the traditional industry implements this system, coupled with the unreasonable trade union organization, it is estimated that the capitalists will lose even more blood.

"OK, thank you for your time, and I've decided to award you the honorary title of 'America's Least Boss-like Boss'! Also, I wish you a smooth journey to Asia tomorrow! ”

Sun Ziming stretched out his hand to shake him and teased: "Thank you, I have also decided to award you the honorary title of 'the least employee-like employee in the United States'!" ”

The host immediately turned his face to the camera and said, "Audience, do you now know the secret of how our ESPN can grow so quickly?" We'll talk about it again in the next issue, and the guest of interview is our boss - George. ”

Sun Ziming smiled far-fetchedly, got up and left the studio, and the fifty million dollars flew like this, and there was also the convenience of a qiΔ“ in the future. If it weren't for the fact that he wanted to dress up the light and shadow company beautifully, wait for his 'memory' in the future, and then make a lot of money by listing the company, the ghost would do it!

Sun Ziming is sad, the host Coke is blooming, and the big boss is so generous, he will definitely become a topic of conversation again. Dig up a little more exciting insiders, and you can make the ratings climb higher and higher, and those are all green dollars!