Roland certainly doesn't miss the temptation!

Or, when the old man flew to England the next day and appeared in front of him with joy, he was directly confused by the other party's imaginative crazy thoughts and crazy behaviors!

Before Sony Pictures Entertainment officially went down, the old man was already planning NBC?

While planning NBC, the old man also found that if DreamWorks and NBC merge successfully, then MGM and Universal, without the blessing of the media, are destined to decline in the member list of the Motion Picture Association of America?

Once they go into decline, will DreamWorks, which annexed Sony Pictures Entertainment and NBC, swallow Universal?

After DreamWorks swallows Universal, as long as Warcraft Pictures initiates the acquisition of MGM, then the association can completely change its surname?

This kind of ambition of taking one step and seeing five steps is even crazier than when he saw "Black Hawk Down" and dismantled Sony!

After all, dismantling Sony is just strengthening itself!

And the film association that controls the power of classification represents the censorship system of a country's film market!

Especially in the past 80 years, when Hollywood has always been the propaganda mouth of the United States, and controlling the American Film Association to turn it into a hall of words, isn't that equivalent to controlling the propaganda weapon of ideology?

This is the nuclear button in peacetime!

Who doesn't want it!

"Steven, you really have this idea...... Really...... It's crazy! ”

Roland shook his head, he was a little incoherent when he was hit on the head by a sudden accident, and he kept drinking water from the water glass, but this mechanical gesture of relief did not relieve the pressure in his heart, but made his brows wrinkle deeper and deeper.

Because he didn't know why the old man suddenly came out like this!

You know, 911 was only two months ago!

Before 911, when the old man asked him to buy David Geffen's DreamWorks stake in his hands last time, all he was talking about was to swallow MGM and eat NBC! And after 911, when a more suitable target than MGM appeared on the market, he could think of taking control of the American Film Association at the moment of annexing Sony Pictures Entertainment?

This......

That's a bit outrageous, isn't it?

As a reborn person, Roland, who has memories of his past life, knows in his heart that if he doesn't dismantle Sony, then MGM will be bought by the other party, and Universal will be sold by Vivendi, so the old man's idea has a certain amount of room for manipulation.

But the old man has no memory of his past life!

When it is unclear whether the capital behind MGM has the idea of getting rid of it, and Vivendi's finances will surely explode because of their crazy acquisition, how did he make this series of unreasonable layouts?

If you think about it casually, then Roland can only say that he is brain-opening.

But if it is a precise calculation, then Roland will want to smash his head against the wall.

Because these things are things that he has not considered......

And when he learned everything but didn't think about it, the old man made the optimal solution by himself?

Then his vision is too high, right?

"Crazy? Hahaha~"

When the old man found out? In the last decade? The hearty and happy laughter of the guy who has been dealing with everything with a winning attitude on his face shows a hellish expression? Immediately it came out of his mouth.

It seems that there is a joy to win back a city? But there is more joy in seeing people out of trouble.

And when he found that the wonder on Roland's face became overwhelming with his response, in those eyes under the lenses? Even more smug flashed, "You think my idea is too crazy?" Somewhat unrealistic? ”

"What if it weren't?" Seeing that the old man didn't mean to sell Guanzi? Roland, who wanted to know the answer, couldn't wait to urge? "The idea is beautiful, but the process is more important! I wonder how you came up with the judgment that DreamWorks would be able to eat Universal's series of products after swallowing Sony Pictures Entertainment and only if it successfully merged with NBC? ”

"Huh? Simple. Although the old man heard the eagerness in Roland's words? But he didn't give a direct answer when he took the initiative? Instead, he said unhurriedly: "Because of Vivendi! ”

"Vivendi?"

Roland raised his eyebrows and asked suspiciously, "Don't tell me, the basis for your judgment is Vivendi's corporate territory?" ”

Vivendi is a French company, and for the United States, it is a foreign company.

And under the provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act? Only the chairman of the board of directors is a national of the country, and the company is a local company? can participate in the radio and television network with the nature of propaganda and current politics, so? After Time Warner's acquisition of Turner Broadcast Network, Disney's acquisition of ABC? Does Fox own FOX? After Paramount was bought by Viacom? If Universal and MGM want to replicate this model, they must be controlled by America's own companies.

In other words, if Vivendi wants Universal to continue to grow, it can only sell the Universal in his hands, because once they imitate Time Warner, Disney, Fox and Viacom to get involved in the domestic media in the United States, then the US Congress can immediately ask the Department of Justice to open an investigation against Vivendi on the grounds that foreign forces are suspected of manipulating domestic public opinion.

And this situation-

Isn't it very similar to Sony's upcoming trial?

Since there is a lesson from the past, then Vivendi will naturally not be reckless!

In this way, selling Universal is their only option!

"That's right, that's what I judged on the basis of that!"

The old man nodded, and said very naturally: "And in the case that Vivendi will definitely sell Universal, GM, which also only owns the media and does not have a production company, is bound to swallow it."

Because for GM, the acquisition of Universal means that they can instantly own a media group similar to Time Warner + Turner broadcast network, Disney + Met, and most importantly, this group is still completely controlled by them.

So, getting NBC before Vivendi sells Universal became our only option.

That's why I have to show Microsoft and GM the value of DreamWorks as soon as possible, because they have very few options now, only DreamWorks and MGM......

Which has a better chance of choosing one of three or choosing one of two? ”

However, such affirmative words did not exchange Roland's trust, "Don't talk nonsense! Even if Vivendi knows that there is no possibility of growth in the world in his hands, then you can't guarantee that they will sell it! Because even if they can't become a media giant, the existence of the world means that they have an ideological voice! ”

Yes!

In Roland's opinion, it would be child's play to make a judgment that Vivendi would sell just by virtue of the nature of a company!

If it weren't for the financial crisis, he didn't believe Vivendi would have sold Universal.

After all, more than ten years later, the national father-in-law who emptied all overseas real estate projects is clinging to Legendary Pictures!

And as a more bullish than Legendary Pictures, Universal is the favorite of all media companies!

No one will sell it unless absolutely necessary!

And while Roland retorted, he also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Because, in his eyes, the current old man is a radical who is carried away by victory, and all judgments are made from the perspective of maximizing his own interests, not focusing on the present, let alone stepping on reality.

So, old man......

Still an ordinary person.

But just as he shook his head and denied it, the old man who listened to the analysis laughed again, "Roland." ”

"What?"

"Well said."

"Shhhh You're crazy, okay? ”

"Am I crazy? No, no, no...... I'm not crazy," the old man didn't hide anymore and threw out the core ......of the problem, saying, "Actually, the key factor that supported my decision to make DreamWorks' decision to annex Universal had to do with the nature of Vivendi's company, but it had to do with their financial situation......"

“What？” As soon as these words came out, Roland, who had just relaxed, frowned again, "What do you mean?" ”

"Did I just tell you that in order to show my strength to General Motors and Microsoft, I am ready to vigorously develop DreamWorks' TV business? And have already chosen a sci-fi theme, called "Hijacking"? ”

The old man did not answer Roland's question immediately, but babbled to help Roland recall what he had just said.

"yes, what's wrong?" Roland thought for a moment and nodded affirmatively.

"What's wrong? That's the problem! The old man smiled and said, "Hijacking is a sci-fi TV series, so we are going to put it on the Sci-Fi Channel, but just as our people were talking about cooperation with the sci-Fi channel, we suddenly learned that they could not price the price for the time being, and after my inquiry, their boss told me that Vivendi was talking to them about the acquisition and wanted to buy the narrative broadcast channel."

According to common sense, an international giant's acquisition of such a small channel is actually a matter of a few words.

But now, they have a big disagreement on the price, the owner of the science fiction channel wants to get out of the market with cash, but Vivendi said that it can only be bought in the form of shares + convertible bonds.

And this transaction is less than 300 million ......"

The old man winked at Roland, pulled out a stack of papers from the briefcase he was carrying, and shoved them in front of him.

"Since changing its name in 98, Vivendi has carried out dozens of mergers and acquisitions with a single amount of more than one billion yuan.

These include the French telecommunications company Havas, the Moroccan telecommunications company Moroccan Telecom, the Spanish publishing house Anaya Group, the Dutch television company NetHold, and several television signals in large quantities in Europe.

In addition, they led their own merger with Henyep EMI, the annexation of Canal Channel, and the acquisition of Schgeland Wines, which this year expanded their reach into the United States with the Horton-Harcourt publishing group through their control of the world...... After my investigation, the total value of these transactions exceeded 40 billion.

From ninety-eight to zero-one, they spent four billion in four years.

But their annual operating income is only about 10 billion......

Do you mean anything here?

This means that they have more money than Microsoft!

But it's impossible!

Even though Vivendi sold its real estate and construction divisions directly to Vinci SA to ease the financial pressure at the same time as acquiring these companies, and sold its trade and medical publishing divisions to Cinven in exchange for more funds, the money simply could not support their global strategy of buying and buying!

You know what I mean? ”

"Vivendi's finances are in trouble?" When Roland saw the shocking red letters on the information that the old man pushed to him, he instantly understood that this guy was not hot-headed at all.

Why does an old man with no memory of his past life think that he can buy Universal?

These investigation reports, that's the source of his self-confidence!

If Roland can seize the current trend with memory alone and make himself the tallest pig, then those guys around him who have no memory but succeed rely on his keen sense of smell!

No memory hanging?

It doesn't matter!

As long as I'm sharp enough, I'm always open!

"That's right! I hired an audit from ****, and they, like me, suspected that Vivendi's finances might be fraudulent. ”

After finding that Roland understood, the old man's face also showed a little smugness, "When their own funds are simply not enough to support their acquisition of so many companies, thunderstorm is an obvious thing."

And after their thunderstorm, selling assets to save their lives is not their only chance to exchange for life?

In this case, the world, which will never be able to develop, will definitely be on their list of sell-offs!

Of course......

Even if it's all guessed wrong, that's okay.

Because if Vivendi is really okay, that's a good thing for us.

Vivendi is fine, that means they can't sell Universals in a short period of time, and if they don't sell Universals in a short period of time, then who else on NBC's side can compete with our DreamWorks?

Hmm(↗↘↗)? ”

When the old man made his thoughts clear in a cheerful tone with his nose, Roland, on the other hand, was surprised, because he had seen the old man's talent as a businessman for the first time!

Regardless of whether Vivendi is beneficial or not, as long as DreamWorks works hard to develop the TV business, it will be DreamWorks that makes money in the end?

This, this, this......

This is simply unreasonable!

In order to dismantle Sony, he Roland worked hard for three or four years, thinking about pulling Microsoft in, and on the other hand, he wanted to drag it into a small bush, and he dismantled eight portions of a cake, and finally got a Sony Music Entertainment that was not in good condition, not only that, but also put on the issue of "Terminator 3" by Arnold Schwarzenegger!

And what about the old man?

Didn't do anything!

Just hugging Microsoft's thighs!

You can swallow Sony Pictures Entertainment!

More chances to merge with NBC!

And there is also the possibility of eating the world!

This gap is too big!

To say that you are not envious is to deceive people!

"How? Intrigued? After taking two sips of water and moistening his throat, the old man said bewildermently: "You are now a shareholder of DreamWorks, and you are already in the bureau, so whether you do it or not, whether you will benefit or not, is all in your thoughts."

Of course, you can't do it for nothing.

If you support me, then when all this is successful, your Warcraft Film and Television will be able to pick up a global distribution channel for nothing.

Because...... Universal Pictures also has channels! ”

That's right!

Universal Pictures' global distribution channel is the old man's biggest bargaining chip!

After swallowing Sony Pictures Entertainment, DreamWorks will own 50% of the shares of Sony and Amperin and Warcraft Film and Television Global Distribution Company, while Amperin and Warcraft Film and Television will each own 25%, and in the case that both parties are DreamWorks shareholders, DreamWorks actually has a complete global distribution channel!

And if the merger with NBC goes smoothly, and then eats Universal Pictures when Vivendi's financial crash, then Roland can use his 25% stake in exchange for 50% of Universal and Paramount's United International Pictures!

Although it seems that DreamWorks loses money in exchange for 50% for 25% of the deal, it is useless for DreamWorks, which already has Sony's global distribution channels, to unite with the shares of International Pictures!

Exchange this useless fifty percent for Roland's twenty-five percent......

That also contributes to the integrity of the company!

What about Roland?

From a quarter of the right to speak to half of the right to speak, no matter how this is calculated, it is all earned!

Hearing this, Roland understood that the old man was not here to discuss business with him at all.

Because he was already sure that Roland would be gone!

It's like Roland calculated that this guy will definitely come to share the cake after discovering that Sony can be split!

This kind of self-confidence comes from the familiarity with capital, but also from the familiarity with people!

In that case, Roland could only wave his hand and said, "Okay, okay, okay, I understand, you didn't come to convince me at all, but to forcibly pull me into the water!" ”

Such words made the old man happy to hear.

"Eh, don't talk so ugly! What does it mean to pull you into the water? This is obviously a good thing, let's share it together! ”

"Share? Don't be kidding! Roland glared at the old man and said, "When you have something in your hand that can be shared, that's called sharing, and now?" You're pointing in a direction, tell me where there's something, and let me grab it with you!

It's not the same nature, right?

The former, that's a good law-abiding citizen, and the latter......"

However, before Roland could finish speaking, the old man interrupted him and said with a smile: "Isn't the latter a good law-abiding citizen?" Don't forget, Steve is in front of the group, flying the pirate flag! ”

The words of "......" almost choked Roland to death.

The act of hanging a pirate flag on the door of the Apple is the object of much talk in the world.

Although they have repeatedly said that this is proof that Apple has the adventurous spirit of an island, the slogan of preferring to be a pirate to a navy has betrayed everything, and Bill Gates praises this spirit......

If you can grab it, why do it yourself?

"Well, you're right." Roland shrugged.

This appearance made the old man extremely happy, "Then what do you mean, what?" ”

"yes, yes, yes......" Roland nodded, indicating that he would join.

At the same time, he suddenly felt that this world was so magical.

When he created Warcraft Films, he only thought about buying Pixar, Lucas, and Marvel, which made Disney uncomfortable.

But now?

He just stabbed Marvel, and before he touched Pixar and Lucas's butts, Sony had already entered the countdown to delisting, and Universal was in the sights of DreamWorks, and MGM was ......

It's been 'dead' countless times.

So far, Disney doesn't know what's going on outside, but its three old friends are already burping.

This......

It's outrageous!

But even if it's outrageous, Roland wants to do it, because dead friends don't die poor!

"But in that case, do you have enough money?"

"Money? No one in the world would say that money is enough, right? ”

"That's right!" Roland nodded and said: "After the acquisition of Sony Entertainment, the value of DreamWorks will soar to about four billion, and your more than twenty-four percent of the shares are equivalent to one billion, but if you continue to acquire NBC, which has a valuation of 15 billion, then without capital injection, your shares will be diluted to a few tenths of a percent, and Microsoft, which takes out 15 billion, will become the largest shareholder, that is to say, even if you really take out billions to buy Universal, your shares may only be about 3 percent, and this." Does it really meet your goals?

Even if you get all the copyrights back, in the end, you may be strengthening Microsoft. ”

When Roland said this, the old man's face was also full of emotion.

"If you want to become bigger by means of annexation, unless you have a lot of financial support, there will definitely be a dilution of shares, which is unavoidable, so ...... For the sake of development, we can't hold on to this.

What's more, I actually have preparations, I have already thought about it, after the acquisition of Sony Pictures Entertainment, I will sell back 25% of the shares of Sony and Amperin and Warcraft Film and Television held by Amperin, at a price of 200 million, which will be offset by share conversion, so that my shareholding in the company will reach 28%.

Not only that, but you've got a wrong question.

I've always said before that it was DreamWorks and NBC merging, not DreamWorks buying NBC.

The reason why I want to show Microsoft and GM the value of DreamWorks is because I don't want Microsoft to take the lead in DreamWorks' acquisition of NBC, but I want GM to keep a certain stake and promote the merger of DreamWorks and NBC.

In this way, even if my shares are diluted, that part of the shares will not be held by Microsoft, but will continue to remain in the hands of GM, which is equivalent to GM being the largest shareholder, Paul Allen, the second shareholder, me, the fourth and fifth shareholders, you and Jeffrey, so that there are corresponding checks and balances in the company, and I can also become the chairman smoothly.

In addition, I also thought that if DreamWorks really has a chance to swallow Universal and let me get my film rights back, I will definitely pull DreamWorks Animation back into DreamWorks, and when the time comes, this billion-dollar company will continue to expand my shareholding, and as long as it can be guaranteed to be around 5 to 8 percent, I am already very satisfied.

Of course, if you take 10,000 steps back and say, even if it is really diluted to three percent in the end, it doesn't matter, because you also have shares in your hands? For you, isn't it a reasonable thing to chase investment insurance shares?

After all, the reason why your Warcraft film and television didn't develop in the first place was that you couldn't see the hope of becoming a top giant?

And now, hope is just around the corner! ”

I have to say that the old man's words are still very contagious, because at a certain moment, Roland really felt that if all this was done, it would be a very fulfilling thing.

The death and injury of those old film companies, the pattern of the entire circle has completely changed, this kind of turning hands into clouds and hands for rain as you like, that can really make people feel comfortable physically and mentally.

But alas—

Even if DreamWorks makes it to the top three in Hollywood, what can it do?

What he likes has always been Disney!

And when Disney hasn't written yet, did you build DreamWorks first?

This......

Roland didn't know what to say.

But he knew that the old man's plan was fine, "That means that you are not going to shoot "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", you are not going to shoot?" ”

"If you don't shoot, you really don't have time."

"Going to stare at Hijacking?"

"Of course, we want to show GM the level of production of our TV series......"

"But don't you think the TV series "Hijacking" is a bit too niche?"

"Huh? What do you mean? ”

"I mean, Hijacking is just a sci-fi film, and sci-fi is a very niche category in TV dramas, and since you want to show GM your TV production level, you can't convince them of this kind of niche TV series that NBC may not even play, because it will be easy for them to refute it."

The old man understood, but it was precisely because he understood that he smiled bitterly and clinged to his face.

"I know this too, but TV series like 'ER Story' are rare."

Such words made Roland grin, "Then what if I say, I have?" Will you continue to make Harry Potter? ”

"You have?" The old man was stunned for a moment, but after a moment, he laughed, "Don't be kidding, okay?" You haven't done a TV series again, how can you have a book comparable to "ER: Story"?

Moreover, TV series and movies are completely two different concepts, the former is to modify the content of the script anytime and anywhere according to the audience's reputation, while the latter is a one-time creation, so ......

It's not the same just to operate, and we can't look at TV series with the same eyes as we look at movies. ”

Although the old man didn't believe it, Roland didn't get angry, but continued: "Really? But I don't think so.

In my opinion, the so-called TV series is to bring the stories that the public is interested in to the screen.

This story can be coherent or divided, and there are many points that attract the audience, which can be touching and deep-seated, nonsensical jokes, vulgar jokes, and even curious ...... that people have never seen before."

When Roland said this, the old man, who thought Roland was joking, narrowed his eyes.

This situation also made Roland purse his mouth, get up and walk to the computer desk in the study, and turn on the main computer.

Turn on the computer, surf the Internet, find IMDb through Google, when a gray-haired old man appeared on the screen with his hands folded, Roland got out of the way and invited the old man to come and taste, "In the past few decades, people have become accustomed to watching medical dramas, inspirational dramas, comedies, crime dramas and other dramas, but only political dramas are missing......

In addition, last year, didn't the lawsuit between Little Bush and Gore reach the Supreme Court?

So after you talked about the TV series, this British drama appeared in my mind.

The whip played by Ian Richardson finally reached the top through various political means, and we can also shoot a story about a party that gets the whip to the presidency through political struggle.

And the name of the play doesn't need to be changed.

You tell me?

Steven? ”

When Roland leaned against the table with a smile, looking at the old man looking at the contents of the computer with a surprised face, he crossed his hands and licked his lips. Then of course you have to take out the bomb!

And he happened to have such a bomb in his hand-

House of Cards.

'Thank you, wife! ’