Chapter 213: What a pity

The meeting with "The Interview with the Vampire" was quite successful. Although Rice still had doubts about Cruise playing in Leicester, it did not show up. After all, she herself admits that Cruise is very suitable only in terms of appearance.
Jordan would have no other opinion. In fact, he had long wanted to direct a movie about vampires. All he was worried about was that Adrian would point his finger at the director's work, but Adrian knew from the beginning He said that the director would be fully responsible for it, and naturally he agreed without hesitation. Besides, the three starring actors are also in line with the candidates in his heart, and the adapted script is also very appetizing for him.
"I like this character more and more now, Ed, you are a good producer." Cruise is also very interested, which is not surprising. He is the only big name in the whole crew, and everyone else has shown him Deserves due respect.
By contrast, Brad is much more modest. Although he is a few years older than Adrian, he does not say the word "thank you" at all, and he is very sincere. It is no wonder that he will end up as a handyman. Become a superstar. It is a pity that I met Adrian now, and I am afraid that some things will no longer belong to him.
As for Kirsten, it goes without saying that everyone likes her. A cute and cute girl is always flattering, and a cute and cute girl who is very good at acting is even more flattering. However, after the meeting, she returned to New York with her mother, and she still had a lot of drama on the side of the "Fat Love" crew.
If there was any regret at the meeting, it was that Cruise's beautiful wife was unable to attend.
Once this was done, he threw it to the film company, and Adrian immediately invested in more important things. In fact, if neither Rice nor Kirsten had to rush back, he must have done this first.
This is not a complicated matter, it is to go out to play with some guy, exercise, steam or something, and then talk about the decision-making things by the way.
"The situation is not very good. Lei Shidong is clearly determined to win. I think he may raise more funds, not less than 11 billion US dollars-our company is still too young." In the steaming sauna room, Ke Lauder took the white towel around his neck and wiped his sweaty face, then exhaled.
Adrian was not so particular. Although he had a white towel around his neck, he wiped it on his face with his hands. The sweat was all wet: "So what are you going to do?"
"If you agree with me to spend more money ..."
"You know that is impossible, Crow. You promised me that it would not affect the acquisition of TBS."
Claude was interrupted by Adrian before he finished speaking, and he still had a negotiable tone. In response, Claude shrugged: "Okay, I know, it's just a pity, very Good opportunity "
The acquisition of Paramount, this is the plan that Claude mentioned to Adrian at the Vanity Fair party. He had proposed this concept to Adrian before Oscar, and analyzed it through a lot of data. Out a feasible strategy. Adrian agreed to his request after thinking for a long time, but only proposed that it should not affect the acquisition of TBS.
"No problem." Claude replied confidently at first, according to his analysis, if all goes well, it will only take Paramount a maximum of 9 billion U.S. dollars and then raise another fund through the relationship. Acquisition of TBS.
But he did not expect that Summer Redstone and Barry Diller joined in successively, and both showed a strong interest in Paramount. These two guys are not a fuel-efficient lamp. Diller launched a hostile takeover campaign for this, while Redstone, facing the threat of divorce, tried to discourage his wife and issued a statement that there was no divorce to ensure investors' confidence.
During Adrian ’s filming in New York, Claude did n’t fight with them, but because of the inherent inadequacy of the media, and Adrian ’s
TBS first
principle, he did n’t occupy too many advantages. . If you can't raise the purchase price, you may lose to these two guys.
"Okay, Crow, don't worry. Believe me, we will have better and more suitable goals in 6 or 7 years." Adrian slaps on his shoulders, comfortingly. Tone said.
He knows that Claude proposed this plan for the development of the company. As long as Paramount is successfully acquired, overseas distribution rights and the right to speak in MPAA will not be a problem. Their status in Hollywood will rise and the media will become the front line. Media company. However, in Adrian's view, now is not the best opportunity. The acquisition of TBS is more important than the acquisition of one of the 7 major movie companies.
I have seen a lot of blessings related to film acquisitions in previous life. He still remembers some of the more famous cases. Several major television networks were acquired in 90 years. If you do n’t start now, you wo n’t have a chance. As for film companies, there are better options in the first year after the 21st century, and their capital will be more abundant at that time.
Of course, it is not a bad thing to successfully acquire Paramount with the guarantee of "TBS No. 1" now. There are many things more convenient and easier if there is an established movie company under it, so Adrian did not object at first.
"There will be better goals in 6 or 7 years? Are you starting to predict again?" Claude asked with a smile.
"You think so, too." Adrian shrugged.
"Okay, okay, in a word, I have to give someone else what I might have." Claude sighed long, but everyone could hear that he was just kidding.
"In your character, will you easily give it to others?" Adrian sneered.
"Of course not, I'm ready," Crowder wiped his face again with a towel.
"I know, just listen." Adrian looked at him.
"Let Diller and Redstone contend. We watched next to them. Sooner or later, they would notice the weight of the stocks in our hands and then draw us." Crowd said with a gesture.
Adrian felt a little moved: "Which side do you think is more appropriate?"
"Redstone." Crowder gave the answer after thinking about it.
"Why?" Adrian asked, raising his eyebrows. "Diller is good too."
"According to your plans and ideas, the benefits of working with Viacom are obviously more." Crowder also raised his eyebrows.
"Do you plan to take this opportunity to hold Viacom?" Adrian looked surprised.
"I want to be on the board if I can." Claude smiled slightly.
"Redstone would not allow anyone to share his rights," Adrian reminded.
"It doesn't matter, we won't conflict with him, will we?" Claude looked at Adrian. "Anyway, cross-shareholdings are common, and besides, aren't you your miracle director?"
Adrian immediately laughed. "Well, I agree."
The MTV television network in Viacom's hands alone is enough for them to do so, not to mention that they can further unite in some aspects, at least for a long time will not be each other's main competitors.
"Well, let's go out. It's been steaming long enough, and it's time to go out," Adrian said, standing up.
"Right, Ed," Claude stopped him at the thought, "I'll have a reception at the Beverly Hills Hotel tomorrow night, and I think you should come and join together."
"Cocktail? Oh, forgive me, Crow." Adrian's face was suddenly bitter, "I did not attend my uncle's reception when I was in New York, and now I easily returned to Los Angeles, or let me be a little quiet Go down. "
"Have you attended your uncle's party a lot?" Crowder said with a smirk, his face clearly saying "I don't believe it."
"Of course, if you don't believe it, you can call Uncle Anderson for verification." Adrian said without changing his face, and then shifted the topic: "Yes, I have already heard about the Clinton government ..."
"Yes, I know, I have confirmed and let you in after the call. The Clinton administration obviously intends to make another sum on the Japanese. In this case, we are not too polite." He waved and watched Adrian exacerbate his tone: "Ed, just take care of it."
Adrian looked back at Claude, and sighed after a long while: "Do you know, Crow, when I was directing a new movie in New York, although I only attended two receptions hosted by my uncle, sometimes I would rather Never participated. "
He made a gesture and continued: "He invited almost all of Wall Street's executives, as well as several city councillors, state councillors, and a congressman. If Greenspan was not in Washington, he would definitely send He invited. "
"This is a good thing," Crowd immediately called ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Of course it is a good thing for you, but me? Do you know how embarrassing I am with these guys? I do n’t know what they ’re talking about. If I ’m talking about a movie or a computer or the Internet, I can insert a few words, but finances ...
Adrian gestured,
Besides smirking or smirking, I often want to be here How good you should be. "
Claude Haha laughed and waved a handful of adrians who seemed helpless and angry, only to think of asking: "I remember, you said before that the godfather and your uncle seemed to get along well. it is good?"
"Yes, in fact, Uncle Anderson always wanted to be reconciled, but he couldn't pull his face, but ... there was no chance-this is what I told me, my uncle wouldn't say this at all; then I was at Oscar I was dissatisfied and ashamed of not mentioning him in his award speech-this is what I told, my uncle would never admit it. So I want to express it this way, apologize to me and to my father. "
"Ha, that's awkward."
"Who said no? But more importantly, this is also sending a message to my cousin, the uncle's son Victor: If you can do as good as Ed, I can do it for you "()