Paparazzi, reporters and celebrities have always complemented each other.

In fact, they are all important components of an ecology called the entertainment industry.

Paparazzi need to take photos of celebrities to create news, get ratings and increase sales.

Celebrities often need paparazzi to increase their exposure and attention.

Many times, the relationship between the two parties is actually relatively good.

Some celebrities who are outdated, or not well-known.

Sometimes it even takes bribes to get the paparazzi reporters to take their photos and help them gain some exposure.

Tonight, Vivendi hosted this cocktail party.

The scale is so grand, and so many European stars are invited.

It is impossible for those paparazzi reporters in Europe not to know.

In the afternoon, there were many paparazzi reporters from all over Europe.

TOEFL has a very good airline network in Europe, and it is not difficult to travel to Paris from other European regions.

That's it.

Outside the Sant'Orn Maple Psy Hotel, in a short period of time, a large number of local European paparazzi reporters gathered.

When a convoy of seven black sedans slowly entered the scene around the hotel.

This naturally attracted the attention of reporters, onlookers, and staff at hotels and cocktail parties.

Today, other European celebrities or celebrities in the European entertainment industry come to participate in today's cocktail party, and at most it is just a luxury car or nanny car.

Most of the seven black cars that suddenly appeared were expensive Rolls-Royce exchanges.

After forming the team, that aura was very shocking.

The momentum of the convoy made the surrounding reporters, guests and pedestrians and hotel staff all look sideways.

There was a striking paparazzi, and I immediately remembered the scene that happened in the morning at the door of the Vivendi building.

Some paparazzi excitedly shouted, "Hey! It's this convoy again, and here the Americans are! The richest man in the world is here! ”

The other peers around were reminded, which made everyone excited at once.

The flash suddenly flashed the surroundings into daylight, and the film shot like no money.

After ensuring safety.

Abel who got off the bus, in order to make a good impression on old Europe.

He was also in front of the car door, smiling and waving in the direction of the reporters.

He was already experienced, and he wore sunglasses when he got out of the car.

In this way, your eyes will not be sparkled.

After standing for about ten seconds, I felt that I had filmed enough.

Abel did not accept the interview at all, and was escorted by the Rock security staff to the interior of the St. Orn'Mahachepsy Hotel.

The general manager of the Hotel Saint-Euenmarchepsy, a bald man named Henry, had greeted him.

"Hello, Mr. Smith, I'm Henry Plake, I."

The presence of the richest man in the world is even the best hotel in Paris.

The Saint-Ann Marchepsy Hotel will also take it seriously.

Because in the future, this hotel can claim to the outside world that the richest man in the world once stayed on their side.

To some extent, this has given the hotel a certain boost to its reputation.

Abel smiled and didn't answer, and asked David to deal with it.

For Abel, this is just the general manager of a local luxury hotel in Paris.

And he has no affiliation with himself.

It's impossible for Abel to waste time with the bald guy.

In addition, the senior management of Vivendi Global Group also quickly greeted him after knowing his arrival.

The person who came was even Jean-Marie Messier himself, the first person in the European entertainment industry.

Warmly greeted by the CEO of Vivendi.

After the appearance of Abel.

European stars who can only be in Europe are under the leadership of the giant Speicher.

More than 200 people applauded to welcome the American guests.

Then came Jean-Marie Messier, who gave an enthusiastic speech.

When Jean-Marie Messier finished speaking, he smiled and handed the microphone to Abel.

Abel, who took the microphone, was under the gaze of more than 200 elites in the European entertainment industry.

He was not stage frightened, and said with a smile: "I am very happy to be here today and meet all of you gentlemen and ladies. ”

"I'm actually in the entertainment industry myself. As you know, I have a film company, I have a TV station, I have a music and record company. So in a way, we're actually the same people. ”

"I'm here today and I want to announce something. The gentlemen of Vivendi already know about this. ”

"Mr. Messier." Speaking of this, Abel smiled and asked Jean-Marie Messier, "Am I coming, or are you coming?" ”

Jean-Marie Messier politely said, "Come on, Mr. Smith." ”

Able smiled, then took the microphone and continued to speak.

"What will be announced today is that Smith Media will next launch a "Eurostar Project" with Vivendi in Europe and the United States."

"The purpose of the "Eurostar Project" is to promote some outstanding European directors, actors, and singers to North America and even the world after packaging."

"Specifically, Smith Media will work with Vivendi to jointly contribute 500 million euros, a total of 1 billion euros to implement this plan."

"This project will envisage the production of 5-8 films. 5 TV series. Released around 10 albums. It will be carried out by Smith and Vivendi, and the work within this project will share resources between the two parties. ”

"This will be a major event for entertainment media in Europe and North America. If you are interested, you can go to Vivendi to find out the situation. ”

Speaking of this, Abel looked at Jean-Marie Messier with a smile again, "Am I right, Mr. Messier?" ”

Jean-Marie Messier laughed and said, "That's right, that's what it means." ”

This matter is between the two parties, after the matter of negotiating the shares of NBC TV today.

Jean-Marie Messier took Abel to visit Vivendiri and made a general outline.

This announcement will be made, and Vivendi and Smith Media will begin specific negotiations afterwards.

The central idea is just like what Abel just said.

The specific terms and conditions of the cooperation will require a period of negotiation and consultation between the two companies.

This proposal was made by Abel, and Vivendi was agreed to after a brief discussion at the top of the hierarchy.

From the point of view of both sides, if only this plan could be implemented.

Both parties can benefit from this.

The first is Smith Media.

Smith Media appeared and rose too quickly, and Abel has not expressed much affection for the oilers until now.

The media circles in the United States have already faintly resisted him.

Some of Hollywood's giants are gearing up to huddle against MGM, which may be unstoppable next year.

Although it will not be blocked, because its size is too large, it can already be self-contained.

But a certain degree of cold war is possible for other media giants.

Robert confided this concern to Abel.

Abel also knew that this could happen.

In fact, it is very simple to break this situation.

As long as Abel reveals his favor to the oilers, and even cooperates with them.

Then this kind of cold war will end immediately, but then Smith Media will also be stained with a light layer of oil.

Just like News Corp now.

Abel is not very resistant to this, because it is only a layer of oil on the surface.

The control is still in your hands.

Mr. Art Student, who failed to make the list, didn't have oil on his body in the early stage.

When those oilman Wall Street bigwigs lent him money, it was called a generous.

This kind of cooperation and the smell of oil on the body will not prevent the unsuccessful students from vigorously removing the oil in the end.

It's just that it takes time, and it takes the oilers to take the initiative.

Abel felt that he should grasp the initiative in this regard.

Since you can't enchant the buff of enchanted oil for the time being.

Abel thought about strengthening the power of Smith Media from other levels.

Europe is a good source of new forces.

As a new media giant, absorb some fresh blood from old Europe to seek its own development.

This cooperation will also increase Smiths Media's presence in Europe.

For example, in terms of TV stations, AMC TV and later NBC TV will be able to cooperate with Vivendi's Canal+ TV station.

Canal+ is Europe's No. 1 paid cable television station.

MGM can also cooperate with Universal, North America, EMI, and Golmon in Europe at the same time.

If this kind of cooperation can be achieved, it will be a disservice to Smith Media.

It's simpler on Vivendi's side.

As an outsider, Vivendi, who took over the world from Neon Man, was also a little ostracized by the American media.

That is, Vivendi is very open and welcomes Wall Street investors.

Although it is listed in Paris, one-third of its shareholders are from the United States.

It can already be regarded as half an American company, so it does not have to be completely squeezed out.

It's just that, it's impossible to go any further.

Even an authentic Anglo Smith can be sidelined, let alone an inauthentic Gallic chicken?

Vivendi's roots and core are still mainly in Europe.

If Abel's plan can be successful, it will mainly benefit Europe.

Vivendi is certainly happy to do it.

Both parties have concubines who are interested, so they are naturally willing to cooperate.

Anyway, it's a billion euros, but it's not a one-time takeout.

If the cooperation is happy in the future, one billion euros may be divided into several years or even ten years, and it will be gradually taken out.

If the cooperation is not good or someone loses money, then the matter will be stopped.

This is true from the perspective of both partners.

Standing in the eyes of more than 200 elites in the European entertainment industry at the scene.

It's another story.

No matter how much the old European filmmakers boasted of their independence in film art, how much they pursued humanistic atmosphere and freedom of film shooting.

But if their movies don't sell well at the box office, they can't do it at the box office, and if they have poor influence, they have poor influence.

Most of the people who scolded Hollywood for the smell of copper were actually full of yearning for Hollywood.

There are too few European filmmakers who dare to act, and who succeed, like Luc Besson.

In the end, the old European filmmakers could only make their own low-budget literary films and feature films on the side.

While watching Hollywood blockbusters with envy and hatred, he unscrupulously conquered the city in the European film market.

Compared with China, which has cultural barriers, and Europe, which has the same language and species as North America.

Many times in the face of Hollywood invasion, there is really no resistance at all.

Everyone has a temper, and there are few European filmmakers who have a little temper who don't want to take revenge and come back and let European movies go to the United States.

It's just that they don't have a chance, or they can't adapt to Hollywood at all.

Now the "Eurostar Project" of the two giants sounds as if they want to put the power of European films in North America.

Even if the details of this incident are not clear, the European filmmakers present are all excited.

If you could, 99% of Europeans would want to go to Hollywood to make money!

After Abel and Jean-Marie Messier announced the confirmation of the matter.

At the cocktail party, public opinion suddenly arose.

The trio who are here today are Penelope Cruz, Sophie Marceau and Luc Besson.

These three people soon became the most dazzling cubs in the field.

The reason is that many people know.

These three are the best existences in Europe in Hollywood.

If you really have the opportunity to go to Hollywood, of course, I hope to run into fewer pitfalls over there.

A lot of people are getting close to each other with various relationships, and the trio is gradually overwhelmed.

The situation didn't improve until a senior executive of Vivendi Entertainment walked over to this side.

The senior Vivendi executive who came over is the production director of Vivendi Entertainment.

He is also the General Manager of EMI Films, one of Vivendi's subsidiaries.

If you compare it horizontally, this identity is almost equivalent to the CEO of the Big Six in Hollywood.

His arrival naturally received great attention from this small circle.

He looked like he had come for the trio, so naturally Luc Besson was in charge.

"Ah, it's all here. That's great. The senior named Philip laughed.

Luc is very familiar with this person, and when he wants to make certain films, the first thing he wants to invest in is to find Philip.

"Philip." Luc Besson said enthusiastically: "What's the matter?" Everybody wants to know about the big plans now, and they're asking us about Hollywood. ”

Philip smiled and shook his head, "There's something I want you to go over. ”

"Miss Penelope Cruz, Ms. Sophie Marceau. And you, Luc. Philip said, "Mr. Spike, I hope you can come over for a moment." ”

The trio were all a little surprised, not knowing what the real European entertainment giants were asking them to do.

Luc, who was on good terms with Philip, asked in a whisper:

"Mr. Spike let us pass? What is the reason, Philip, can you tell us? ”

"It's Mr. Smith who wants to see you."

Philippe said calmly: "When he was chatting with Mr. Messier, Mr. Messier asked him which European director, star, actor and singer he liked. ”

"Among the names Mr. Smith is to say that there are several of you."

Looking at the trio, Philip ignored the gaze of the others around him, "Mr. Messier wants you to come over and have a chat with Mr. Smith." ”

Faced with Philip's request, the trio, of course, did not dare to refuse.

Led by Philip, Sophie Marceau and the others followed.

When they arrived, they found Abel and Messier around them, except for Spike and other Vivendi executives.

There are also many old and well-known figures in the European entertainment industry.

Like in France and even in Europe, the French rose whose influence is far greater than that of Sophie Marceau, the kiss of France, - Isabelle Adjani.

There are also several well-known French and European directors such as Jean Claude Brissot, Robert Bresson, etc.

They and a group of Vivendi's high-ranking people talked softly around Abel Smith from the United States.

Each of them has a gentle smile on their faces, and they look like they are in high society.

After getting close enough, Sophie Marceau and Penelope Cruz, both of whom had to admit.

Those media in the United States have described Abel's appearance correctly in many ways.

For example, the metaphor of "Apollo, the sun god", which appears most frequently and is used a little indiscriminately.

At this moment, they felt that this analogy was really appropriate for Abel.

Sophie Marceau is okay, she has enough experience.

Penelope Cruz is still a little younger after all.

She looked at Abel's pair of beautiful eyes, and she had a feeling of not blinking.

Before the two came.

Abel was already feeling a little bored.

Mainly Abel's side, except for Vivendi's higher-ups.

He is interested in these top elites of the European entertainment industry who are around him.

Like the famous directors Robert Bresson, Jean-Luc Godard, the well-known European filmmaker Gil Jacobs and so on.

He didn't know any of them.

He also has an impression of a female star Isabella Adjani.

But this year's Isabella Adjani is already forty-six years old.

The years like to defeat the beauty the most.

No matter how beautiful a beauty is, she can't return to heaven when she gets older.

For European and American women, the age of 40 is even more of a hurdle.

European and American women over 40, no matter how well maintained and naturally beautiful, it is difficult to hide the aging brought about by their age.

The Isabella Adjani in front of her is.

No matter how beautiful she was when she was young, she is now a middle-aged and elderly woman at the age of forty-six.

No matter how well maintained and dressed appropriately.

To be honest, Abel really didn't have much of an idea.

I'm almost fifty years old, and I can still look at it after putting on makeup.

But in reality, if you look closely, you can see all kinds of crow's feet and the like.

The only thing left is the invisible temperament.

He doesn't have a hobby in this area, he still likes to be younger.

Be at least under 40 years old.

Fortunately, just when he was bored, the trio came.

Twenty-seven-year-old Penelope Cruz, thirty-four-year-old Sophie Marceau.

Regained his interest.

The rest is logical

The Luc Besson trio is the only European entertainment elite that Abel has known and heard of.

The trio naturally came to Abel and got Abel's attention more than the other seniors in the circle.

Vivendi's higher-ups found out.

Naturally, the focus was on Sophie Marceau and the other three.

Others, such as Isabel Adjani, and other European entertainment superstars of the older generation were naturally gradually expelled from the circle.

Then it was in the middle of the drinking party, Abel said that he would go to the bathroom to solve his physiological problems.

I had already talked to him, and had a good time talking to Penelope Cruz, saying that she and Sophie Marceau were going to go too.

Sophie Marceau thought to herself, I didn't say I was going.

However, Penelope Cruz pulled her to follow Abel.

Sophie Marceau has to go if she doesn't go.

The three of them left together.

Many people noticed, but looking at the smiling Vivendi executives, no one dared to say anything.

The rest of the matter is logical.