Chapter 905: Isn’t my wife’s face worthless?
Xiang Yang is busy dealing with the acquisition of DMG Media.
On the other side, Little John, who sold himself because of a bottle of wine, was not idle either.
It was impossible for him to fly from New York to Los Angeles to meet Xiao Wuge, Wu Bing, and Dan Mits, but since he had agreed to meet his friends at Sony Pictures.
He will still meet.
What's more, in addition to Sony Pictures, he also received several calls from China.
Little John was not surprised by the caller.
Han Sanping was the first to call.
After all, the sudden news of the acquisition really shocked Han Sanping, who had just returned from Altay, and was a little bit happy.
After all, judging from the description Xiao Wuge gave him before the incident, the two families will cooperate closely.
Not just in the advertising business.
It also involves movies, TV series, etc.
This is a good thing.
On the one hand, Xiao Wuge is his friend, and there is nothing to say about his ability.
On the other hand, as long as a circle can guarantee sufficient interests, whether it is China or other places, they are more willing to create value with acquaintances.
Han Sanping is happy to see the two families come together.
Otherwise, he would not show such concern.
But after hearing his congratulations, Little John grinned and said, "Mr. Han, I'm afraid you are wrong."
When did the acquisition become a cooperation?
That's impossible.
Little John knew nothing about the three people who came to see him, but he knew his friends too well.
If there was any possibility of cooperation, Xiangyang would not fully acquire it.
“Oh, so that’s it.” Han Sanping forced a smile when he heard Little John said that after completing the acquisition and integrating the company’s resources, the three people would not retain any positions and positions in DMG Media. .
"Don't worry, Mr. Han, there may be room for cooperation in the future."
But Little John also deliberately didn't say anything.
He knew what Xiang Yang would do to throw this burden on him.
To put it simply, let him cover.
Aren't these people actively planning the development of DMG Entertainment? As long as they take a stand and do not close the door to cooperation, they can create a possibility with a basis for cooperation.
That amount will make these people have some scruples about their actions after the acquisition is completed and they are completely eliminated from DMG Media.
He didn’t just say this in front of Han Sanping.
He also said the same thing when Yu Dong called.
Even when facing Xiao Wuge, Wu Bing, and Dan Mitz, he changed his domineering attitude on the phone yesterday and revealed this to the three of them with a smile.
"That"
The three of them looked at each other.
They had heard this from Han Sanping and Yu Dong before they came, but were they true?
"Mr. Jean, I would like to ask. I heard from the production company established by Sony Pictures for "Resident Evil 5" that your company is also in close contact with this project. I wonder if there is room for us to cooperate?"
As the three of them, Xiao Wuge, who had more say, was the first to ask.
Hollywood’s production process basically follows the same model.
Every time a movie is shot, a company will be registered.
Even if it is a series.
The advantage of this is that it not only makes the accounts clear, but also allows for more efficient management of filming funds, and also facilitates subsequent accounting.
“It’s hard to tell.” Little John shook his head and sighed:
“I heard people from Sony talking about you before, and I know about the cooperation on “Resident Evil 4” , you cooperate very well. But you must also know that we have our own distribution partner in China.” Great visibility thus drives brand marketing and sales of fancy projects.
This is a development task of the group, and Hermès Film Investment Company can only do its best to cooperate.
There is no doubt about this.
As for Hermès Film Investment Company’s distribution partner in China.
“If you can win the distribution share from China Film, Bona or Enlight, I personally will not object. "
After saying that, Little John smiled deliberately at Xiao Wuge.
What he meant was very straightforward.
If you have the ability, go for it. Anyway, you are familiar with them.
Maybe this is a good opportunity for you to recognize your friends, and you might even thank me in turn.
Right
Wu Bing, who was sitting next to Dan Mitz, glanced sideways at Xiao Wuge, who was frowning in thought, and said in a low voice: "I'm afraid this will be difficult."< br>
"I think we can give it a try." Xiao Wuge muttered.
But his eyes still stayed on Little John.
Trying to judge through observation how much gold there is in these words.
Some time ago, when I met Xiang Yang for the first time, the designer vowed that the cooperation between the two parties would be very pleasant.
If you turn around, you will acquire DMG Media and drive them out.
Are you happy?
Happy shit.
Flying around like this, I am almost exhausted from asking for help in order to facilitate meetings and exchanges. Do you call this happiness?
But after observing it for a few seconds, I couldn’t see the reason at all.
"Mr. Xiao, how about this." While Xiao Wuge was thinking about how to break the situation, Little John suddenly smiled and said:
"We are all friends, but we have never cooperated before. There is a lack of mutual trust. But I heard from Mr. Han and Mr. Yu that your entertainment company is actively planning a movie project. How about we try to cooperate on this first?"
Among the four people, two were Chinese and two were foreigners.
No, to be precise, Wu Bing is also a foreigner.
For better communication, everything is spoken in English.
As soon as Little John finished speaking about this sudden proposal, the serious expression of Dan Mitz, who had been silent for a long time, instantly changed to surprise.
This is a good suggestion.
"Mr. Jean, we at DMG Entertainment very much welcome Hermès Film Investment Company to co-invest in the project "Summer Joy". I believe that with your company's participation, this film will definitely be very popular in China."
Without even exchanging opinions with his wife and partner, Dan Mitz agreed with a smile.
After he quickly expressed his welcome, Xiao Wuge and Wu Bing reacted.
But instead of blaming this reckless behavior, the two of them smiled at Dan Mitz with complimentary eyes.
Yes, isn’t that what they are for.
Unexpectedly, although the process was a bit tortuous and a little scary, the result was unexpectedly good.
It can be said that there is no way out despite the mountains and rivers, and there is another village with bright flowers and dark flowers!
Then, compared with the excited three people, Little John looked at the three of them in a daze.
Investment?
When did you talk about investment?
I'm so poor that I even sold myself and still invested in you.
"Well, three of you, I'm afraid you have misunderstood me." After an awkward cough, Little John interrupted them in time. sweet dream.
“The cooperation I’m talking about is funded by Bilibili, and we signed an online copyright cooperation with you.”
“Copyright?!”
His words undoubtedly made everyone present The smiles on the faces of the three people were extremely embarrassed and disappointed.
Relative to the investment in a movie, how much is the online audio-visual copyright fee for a movie?
Specifically, there are many factors that affect it.
But generally speaking, it is basically between tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Of course, this price cannot be applied to certain movies that have achieved good results in the box office market.
Especially the exclusive copyright.
For example, the exclusive online audio-visual copyright signed at Station B for "Bullets Flying" was negotiated for 3 million yuan before it was released, which made the outside world call it outrageous.
But now it seems that the exclusive copyright of this movie, which has set a new domestic movie box office record, is simply a bargain.
But even 3 million yuan is still a drop in the bucket for a movie that claims to require an investment of hundreds of millions.
"No, Mr. Xiao, please let me analyze this aspect." Little John seemed to understand the mood of several people very well.
He has had a lot of experience with this roller coaster-like feeling.
But he won't blame Xiang Yang.
After all, good returns must be earned by yourself.
Good friends.
Not as reliable as his wife.
A few minutes later, Xiao Wuge looked up at Little John with surprise on his face, "Are you going to try to adopt a pay-to-play model on the video website?"
"Yes, that's right. ." Little John nodded.
The exclusive online copyright of "Bullets Flying" is so expensive. If you want to recover the cost, without copyright distribution, you must include paid content.
It just so happens that Station B, like other video websites, is losing money and struggling to maintain itself with meager advertising revenue.
Continuously scheduled, paid on-demand is a bold attempt for Bilibili, which focuses on content.
6 yuan.
Prices are clearly marked, so you don’t get deceived.
If you can make some money back, make some money back.
“If you are confident in your film, we can sign an exclusive online audio-visual copyright before filming starts, and then cooperate in this form. If Mr. Xiao has any doubts, you can call now Ask Mr. Yu."
Little John said, staring at the Xiao Wuge people.
This is sincere enough.
The movie hasn't even started shooting yet. I'll help you solve the problem of copyright sales first. Is there any plan more sincere than mine?
It’s impossible to invest anyway.
"Mr. Rang, can you allow us to discuss it?" Xiao Wuge thought for a while and asked cautiously.
“Of course.”
Little John nodded.
In order to provide the guests with a better space for communication, he simply left his seat, went to the toilet and ordered a cup of coffee to calm down.
I have to say that this negotiation is too tiring.
He was going to go back and complain to Xiang Yang.
It was okay, but before the negotiation, he suddenly called and asked him to communicate with Xiao Wuge, Wu Bing, and Dan Mitz according to this idea.
This completely disrupted his early planning.
"What the hell is this guy doing again?" Little John frowned and took a sip of coffee, clicking his tongue.
After he finished his cup of coffee, he looked at his watch.
After he felt that the three of them had almost finished chatting, he put on a smile and walked back.
With many years of experience in various social situations, he has long recognized that Xiao Wuge is the one who has the final say among the three.
In a small team, there must be one person in charge.
Just like when he and Xiang Yang were together, he was always in charge (the main one).
"Mr. Xiao, are there any results?" He asked proactively after sitting down.
"Mr. Jean, I am very honored to be able to reach an agreement with you on the cooperation on this film." Xiao Wuge responded positively.
Although he would rather have Hermès Film Investment Company enter the game, it is acceptable to settle for the second best.
"Summer Joy" is actually the same as "Du Lala's Promotion" previously produced by DMG Entertainment.
It’s not about selling content.
But sell advertising.
Right now, we have signed an advertising contract with the movie’s brand sponsor, so it’s impossible to stop filming this movie.
In addition, if we can use Bilibili, a video platform that suddenly started to emerge last year, to broadcast it on a larger scale.
Maybe we can add a little more to the advertising fees that haven’t been negotiated yet.
"Great." Little John was very satisfied with this reply. "For the rest, I will contact station B and let them go through the contract process with you in detail."
"Mr. Rang, how about we have dinner together?" Xiao Wuge felt relieved when he heard that he was leaving the contract.
He knows something about Station B, a video website.
Enlight and Bona have both invested in the company.
The copyrights for many of the movies and TV series broadcast are provided by China Film.
With Han Sanping and Yu Dong in charge, they can't trick him.
"That's no need." Little John waved his hand. He was also going to drink red wine. The dinner was really not as valuable as the bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.
But seeing that the three of them enthusiastically wanted to keep him, Little John had no choice but to say, "If Mr. Xiao has any requests, you can make them now, you're welcome."
"Yes, Of course."
Xiao Wuge nodded excitedly and blurted out.
What is the point of selling product placement in a movie?
Of course I can sell one more, that’s one
“Thank you for your suggestion, please give me one to two days, I will make a decision quickly.”
Xiangyang, who is consulting with Goldman Sachs Group on how to make a more detailed asset evaluation report for DMG Media, has almost ended the exchange.
MD.
It’s like a fight between gods.
In March 2007, Goldman Sachs actually led a Series B financing of US$32 million for China Television Media.
Well, no wonder this company was successfully listed on Nasdaq in the next few months.
It turns out there are so many things here.
No, can't you let me do business with someone who has nothing to do with me?
You do this.
It seems that things are not difficult at all.
"Please help me tell China Television Media that we are willing to discuss other cooperation spaces in addition to the acquisition proposal."
Someone made the matchmaking, and yesterday I was disgusted by Oaktree Capital.
Of course Xiangyang will not reject Goldman Sachs Capital’s proposal. Anyway, let’s sit down and talk about it first, while also putting pressure on Oaktree Capital.
Everyone is acting from the perspective of their own interests.
Don't be polite to anyone.
As soon as he finished speaking, Bea Shaffer came to Xiang Yang with her phone in her hands. After showing an apologetic smile to several Goldman Sachs executives, she whispered in Xiang Yang's ear:< br>
"Boss, Little John's side"
"Ask him not to agree yet. Let's discuss it in detail when we get back." Xiang Yang listened in general and said in a low voice.
Sure enough, doing business with strangers is interesting.
(End of this chapter)