$1.2 billion.

To be honest, even Spielberg was impressed.

That's right, Spielberg is indeed one of Hollywood's most lucrative directors.

In 1993, Spielberg earned $250 million from the box office and other profit sharing of his film "Jurassic Park."

But the "Jurassic Park" kind is a special case.

For example, Spielberg's 1998 "Saving the Soldier" made less than $20 million.

Spielberg feels that opportunities to make money like "Jurassic Park" are estimated to be few in the future.

Four hundred million dollars in six years is already very substantial for Spielberg.

Besides, the $250 million in "Jurassic Park" was reached almost ten years later.

In addition to the box office profit share and director's salary, the profit share from the sale of merchandise, DV, etc., which has been going on for many years, is a number.

It all adds up to what makes this number so exaggerated.

Now hearing Abel's offer of $1.2 billion, Spielberg's heart is suddenly very moved.

At the beginning, the mentality of not selling goods immediately wavered.

What's more, his other two partners are even more excited about this offer.

That's why David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg.

One of the reasons why they would want to sell their dream factories.

The price is too much.

Of course.

There is another reason for these two giants to want to sell DreamWorks.

The reason for this is that since DreamWorks was founded six years ago, it has been infinitely excluded by Hollywood giants, both openly and secretly.

Don't think Hollywood Six. Big or eight. Big, the intrigues and intrigues all day long on weekdays, there is no way to be harmonious internally.

This is wrong.

Once you encounter a new challenger, or an outsider hurts everyone's collective interests.

The original disputed Hollywood giants.

When facing new challengers, there will be a tacit understanding to join hands to trap people together.

In the past few years, DreamWorks can be said to have been pitted miserably.

DreamWorks films are released. The film schedule is blocked, the publicity is more expensive than others, and behind the scenes it is also more expensive than others, and everything is more troublesome than others.

All kinds of troubles, big and small, followed.

It has long exhausted the Big Three.

Spielberg is okay, he just needs to make a movie seriously.

Jeffrey Katzenberg is not the same as David Geffen.

The two partners, who are in charge of the company's operations, take on more pressure and work.

The dream of starting a business earlier was crushed by giants.

It can be said that there is not much left.

Even Spielberg himself.

After founding DreamWorks.

Spielberg also felt that the Hollywood giants were hostile to him.

To be more realistic.

From an economic point of view.

Spielberg's income in the past six years is not even more than half of the money he made from a "Jurassic Park".

When he was a freelancer, the whole of Hollywood welcomed Spielberg.

After becoming one of the Big Three of DreamWorks, in addition to actors who want to appear in DreamWorks works.

Everyone else was hostile to Spielberg.

in parallel time and space.

In the end, after two years of carrying the carry, the Big Three finally began to sell DreamWorks in 2002.

It's that their prices are relatively expensive, after all, DreamWorks was the first independent film company at the time.

It also has a very powerful DreamWorks animation department.

It was sold until 2004, the parent company of Paramount, one of the Hollywood giants.

Viacom Group eventually acquired the entire DreamWorks for $1.6 billion.

Now two years in advance, when Abel met David Geffen.

He sent someone to contact David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg, and asked the two to meet.

After getting these two people done, I came to contact Spielberg.

Doing so can be regarded as directly forcing Spielberg.

The other reason is $1.2 billion, not $1.6 billion.

It's because at this time, DreamWorks Animation is not that strong.

It will be after DreamWorks releases "Shrek" this year and has been a great success.

It was only when the world realized the power of DreamWorks Animation that the value of the entire DreamWorks company increased a lot.

Now in 2001.

The $1.2 billion offer is already a good number for DreamWorks.

But money is never too little.

Spielberg, after being silent for a long time, opened a new price.

"$1.4 billion." Spielberg said.

"DreamWorks will have a very good cartoon in the near future. It's sure to do well at the box office. $1.2 billion, not the true price of DreamWorks. ”

In fact, $1.4 billion Abel can also accept.

If you can buy it cheaper, why spend an extra $200 million?

200 million US dollars, take it to the new starting point real estate, buy a few pieces of land or luxury houses, isn't it fragrant?

The bargain continues.

"Come on, Steven. We all know the ceiling of animated films. Do you think that in the area of animated films, DreamWorks can be compared to Disney and Pixar? ”

"Besides, my initial offer was only $1 billion. It's your two best friends who stubbornly raised the price to $1.2 billion. ”

"I've already regressed twice, you can't let me regress again, can you?"

After hearing Abel's words, Spielberg looked at David Geffin.

The latter shrugged and did not speak.

If Spielberg had been a bargain, he would have been able to bargain successfully.

Sell a little more, and David Geffen will get a little more, and of course he will be happy.

Spielberg offered again: "$1.38 billion." This is six years of hard work, and it was not for sale. ”

You can buy it now.

But

Gotta add money!

"$1.3 billion, a fixed price. Steven, you know the price is already very sincere. ”

Abel gives the final offer.

Spielberg seems to be able to see that this is Abel's bottom line.

The big director was silent for a moment, and finally said softly:

"That's $1.3 billion. We hope it's cash. ”

"Of course~" Abel said with a smile, "I always use cash to buy things." ”

Spielberg also smiled for the first time, and he stood up to shake Abel's hand:

"I hope you'll be kind to DreamWorks. It will surely be able to make you a lot of money. ”

Abel stood up and shook hands with Spielberg and David Geffen.

"DreamWorks will be one of MGM's independent companies and enjoy the same treatment as Marvel movies."

But Abel actually values DreamWorks' animation department more.

DreamWorks Animation is almost now in the American media world.

The cheapest and most high-quality animation company you can buy.

Even at least half of the purchase price of 1.3 billion is going to DreamWorks Animation.

As for DreamWorks itself, its production team, distribution channels, copyrights, etc., MGM actually doesn't really need it.

But there is also some value. And because DreamWorks has David Geffen, a famous musician, it also has a music DreamWorks company in it, which also has some value.

More importantly, the contract stipulates that DreamWorks has the right of first refusal to invest in and sign contracts with Spielberg and other big three.

In other words, if DreamWorks wants to make movies in the future, Spielberg and other Big Three must give priority to signing DreamWorks.

Or Spielberg wants to make a movie, and DreamWorks has the right of first refusal.

Of course, in terms of price and remuneration, it is necessary to follow the laws of the market.

Spielberg's ability to direct, the ability to work with the other two giants.

It's part of DreamWorks' values.

All of that adds up to what makes it worth $1.3 billion now.

If you deduct these channels, animation companies, and music companies.

And if there is the ability of the Big Three.

For the Hollywood giants, DreamWorks is basically worthless.

After this big thing, the next chat atmosphere will be much easier.

Abel also waved for Deleke Wright and Scarlett Johansson to come over.

Let Scarlett hand the papers to Spielberg and David Geffin.

"This is a trade contract, you can take a look at it. If it's okay, I'll leave it to your lawyer, and I hope to close the deal within a week. Abel said with a smile.

By this time.

Derek Wright and Scarlett.

I realized that the document sent over was the document of MGM's acquisition of DreamWorks.

Derek Wright is fine, but Scarlett feels a little dreamy.

DreamWorks changes hands and is acquired by MGM.

This kind of super earthquake in the entertainment industry, the source of its shock was actually in his hands just now.

This made Scarlett feel very involved, as if she had also become a big name in Hollywood.

Spielberg looked at the contract and didn't see anything wrong.

The big director plans to take it away and take it back to his lawyer to see.

Besides, Spielberg is still a little uncomfortable with the "betrayal" of David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg.

The big director doesn't want to be here and continues to face Abel and David Geffen.

Spielberg said:

"I want to take it back and have my lawyer show it for me. Trying to sign a contract as soon as possible, is that okay, Mr. Smith? ”

Able raised his hand, "Please." ”

Spielberg stood up, nodded to Abel and David Geffen with the contract, and said hello to Scarlett and Derek Wright as he was leaving.

This made Scarlett a little excited again.

Spielberg, super director, say hello to her!

The little budding newcomer who has a complete status in the circle has no resistance when facing the big guy.

David Geffen didn't leave, and he and Abel were already friends.

In the last yacht trip held by Ovitz, the two of them had a good contact.

David Geffen looked at Derek Wright and Scarlett, and said to Abel:

"It won't bother you, will it?"

Abel shook his head, he didn't know why Drake Wright and Scarlett were here.

At this time, Scarlett was so green again, and her face hadn't even opened up yet.

In addition to being very large in size beyond age.

There is no parallel time and space, the appearance of the widow sister who is 1.6 meters tall and has an aura of 1.8 meters.

If it's not suitable, he plans to nourish it first and then eat it.

At this time, it is more important to win over David Geffen.

"David." Abel whispered:

"Jeffrey will continue to be at the helm of DreamWorks Animation. Spielberg was able to continue making his films. What are your plans? ”

David Geffen's ability and personality are very good.

This is a dare in LGBT is not ZZZQ at all.

Even in the wrong era of ZZ, oily people who announced their sexual orientation.

He is one of the most profitable people in Hollywood with an investment vision.

What's more, David Geffen is very good at music.

And Abel's current media layout.

There is even a TV station, but there is no reliable music or record company.

He had wanted to buy a ready-made company, but there was never a suitable target.

This time I just bought DreamWorks, which has its own music company.

He also has a good relationship with David Geffen.

Abel's idea was to fool David Geffen.

Let him help him first support the development of DreamWorks' music company or record company.

In fact, according to the contract just now, David Geffen is the same as Spielberg.

As long as the DreamWorks label is still there, then David will continue to work for DreamWorks.

In other words, when Abel buys DreamWorks, he buys more than just DreamWorks itself.

There are also the souls that make up DreamWorks, three Hollywood bigwigs with strong abilities.

Including David Geffen, DreamWorks has the right of first refusal and investment rights for all three of them at market prices.

Unless one day the DreamWorks label is gone, this right will continue forever.

The limit is twenty years.

This is one of the reasons why DreamWorks is worth as much as $1.3 billion.

"If you need me. Or DreamWorks needs. Then I'll continue to be my producer. David Geffen said.

That's his forte.

"If you or DreamWorks don't need me, then I'll probably buy a newspaper and try to be a newspaper mogul."

David Geffen in a parallel time and space.

After DreamWorks was sold.

He literally went to be his newspaper tycoon.

At first, David Geffen offered $2 billion to buy the Los Angeles Times.

The latter was slow to accept the offer and negotiated a takeover with other sellers. The acquisition plan went nowhere.

Later, David Geffen bought a large amount of New York Times stock, but the acquisition also ran into twists and turns.

The Sulzberg family is reluctant to let go, and eager buyers line up.

David Geffen had no hope of succeeding.

"How about helping me?" Abel smiled and said:

"How about being the head of the music sector in my media group? I know you're a good record producer, a true emperor of music. ”

David Geffen looked hesitant.

David Geffen did have great success in the music and recording industry in his early years, yes.

But now he's not interested in music anymore.

It's just that David Geffen attaches more importance to Abel's friend, and Abel is the highest-ranking of his friends.

Plus David Geffen has a contract with DreamWorks there.

After thinking about it, David Geffen replied softly:

"Yes, but I'd like to have a deadline. Three years. No, five years. ”

"I've only worked for your music company for five years, and during that time, I can also have my own career."

"Of course."

David Geffen emphatically assures: "I will never delay the development of your music company. How is it? ”

"No problem, deal." Abel smiled and shook his hand.

In this way, Abel felt that his musical territory could begin to expand.

David Geffen said:

"DreamWorks' music company is just a small label. Before that, I mainly did film soundtracks, as well as dubbing and music for cartoons. ”

"If you want to expand and enter the record industry. It will also be necessary to continue to recruit staff and add new equipment and new office space. ”

"You're a professional at that." Abel said directly:

"I'm going to make DreamWorks Music independent and inject another $100 million."

"Then I'm fine." David Geffen said with a smile.

"David, do you have any ideas for developing a music company?" Abel whispered.

"Discover new singers and open up new channels." David Geffen replied:

"Of course. You're so rich, we can go and dig up Jackson, Madonna, or Britney if you want to. ”

Abel nodded, he understood the truth.

In fact, to put it bluntly, a new music label has emerged.

It's nothing more than digging up newcomers or digging big names.

It's both of these things, and it's not so easy to dig up.

It takes a certain amount of luck and vision to tap new talents.

Digging up big coffee, then you need a lot of small money.

Few people can do the former, and few people can do the latter.

But in comparison, it's easier to do the latter.

At least as long as you have money, any big coffee can be poached.

But if you have money, you may not be able to dig up good new singers.

But Abel is different.

Abel said to David Geffen, "David, have you ever heard of Alista Records in New York?" ”

David Geffen thought for a moment and said uncertainly: "It seems that there is such a company, it is a small record company." ”

Abel nodded and said:

"I was in New York before, and by chance, I heard this demo of Alista Records, a young singer who has not yet debuted. I think it sounds good, maybe I can buy it and poach this potential newcomer. ”

David Geffen doesn't think Abel has much of a musical scouting ability, or an ability to appreciate music.

But Alista Records is just a nice little record label.

According to David Geffen's plan, Music Dream Works itself also needs to acquire and annex several small and medium-sized record labels in order to expand its scale and channels as soon as possible.

The acquisition of Alista Records is also acceptable.

At the same time, to meet this little request of Abel, David Geffen thought it was very simple.

David Geffen nodded, "I'll get someone to contact Alista Records as soon as possible." ”

Able smiled and nodded in satisfaction.

As a born-against.

To the American singer, Abel only remembers two people.

One is Taylor Swift, Mildew.

The other one is Avril.

Taylor Swift, Abel only vaguely remembers that she was born in '89.

At most, he is eleven or twelve years old now, and it is impossible to make his debut at such a young age.

This made him want to look for it, and he couldn't find it in a short time.

But Avril looks like she's in New York.

In the encyclopedia he read before he was reborn, he also mentioned the name of Avril Records.

He took a cursory look at it and forgot about it later.

It was after being reborn that the memory of his previous life became particularly clear.

It's like a file stored on a computer's hard drive.

As long as he can write down something before being born again.

In this life, he can also recall it very clearly.

Taylor was too young, but Avril was sixteen or seventeen years old.

You should be able to find it.