Chapter 501: Admission too late

Although it encountered grading twists and turns, Embassy Pictures still prepared a premiere ceremony for "Chain Saw". Due to the limited investment in the film, the grading of the R-rated blood horror film also resulted in only 2,620 opening theaters. Of course, the scale of "Pirates of the Caribbean" cannot be compared with the huge investment.
The premiere was placed in a theater in Orange County, where the jigsaw case was released in the background.
Due to limited investment, no guests were invited at the premiere, and the main resources were placed on media public relations.
However, some people took the initiative to take a look, such as Ron Meyer from Universal Pictures.
Ronan and the crew are taking a photo in front of a billboard with Netflix as the background. The work of receiving Ron Meyer can only be done by Robert Iger.
Robert Iger and Ron Meyer have known each other for a long time. Before, the status of the two of them was far apart. I didn’t talk about it in detail, but the COO of Relativity Entertainment already had the opportunity to have him talk to Ron Meyer on an equal footing. opportunity.
Relativity Entertainment did not invite guests. Robert Iger asked directly: "Ron, why do you have time to come over today?"
Ron Meyer smiled and said, "I watched the trailer and some promotional materials for this film. I was very interested in my taste, so I came here to take a look.
How could Robert Iger believe this? But he couldn't break it down, and followed his words: "This film is very special, and it will surprise people in the end."
Ron Meyer came here, of course not for this horror movie. He chatted with Robert Iger and quickly turned to the topic: "I heard that your Relativity Entertainment has a plan to acquire Universal Pictures Entertainment Group?"
This is the focus of his concern. Soon after the last dialogue with Ronan, he learned that Relativity Entertainment was interested in acquiring Universal Pictures.
As the top executive of Universal Pictures, Ron Meyer is very well-informed. Vivendi Group needs to sell Universal for cash, which creates a very high barrier to entry. There are very few companies that are truly capable of acquiring cash. In fact, it is clear. Only three have expressed their intentions: Conscutt, NBC TV and Relativity Entertainment Group.
Konska's intention is not very strong. It is difficult to raise funds without affecting the company's capital flow and normal operations, and NBC has already begun to do their work.
NBC is proactive and has GE support behind it. It is said that it has been secured by GE to raise funds on Wall Street.
However, he and NBC are a bit old, and the relationship has not been very good. According to the information received, NBC is dissatisfied with the management headed by him. As long as NBC completes the acquisition of Universal, it will attack the management team 100%.
Then there is Relativity Entertainment. Although I heard that Relativity Entertainment’s financing on Wall Street is blocked, Ronan Anderson’s foundation has many overseas financing channels. No one dares to say that Relativity Entertainment has no chance at all. In case Relativity Entertainment can successfully acquire Universal The film industry, he, who has a good relationship with Ronan, can he continue to sit in his current position?
This is of vital interest, so Ron Meyer specifically took this opportunity to come over and listen to relevant news.
Robert Iger smiled and seemed confident: "There is such a plan, and we are also steadily advancing."
Let alone outsiders, even if the professional operation team he set up does not understand the actual situation, let alone relativistic entertainment and the so-called financing just look quite glamorous, in fact, the foreign power is strong, even the billion US dollars of funds are collected. Can't get up.
Since it is to engage in a "real" acquisition, naturally everything must be operated in accordance with the real.
Ron Meyer frowned and said with a bit of suspicion: "Some time ago, Ronan found me and wanted to buy the copyright of Universal Pictures' movie monsters."
Robert Iger calmly said, "Film is the main business of Relativity Entertainment. What we are most interested in is the copyright in Universal Pictures' film library. The establishment of Relativity Entertainment is too short, and there are 100 films in the library. None. We have financing channels and independent distribution channels. The film library is the foundation of the film company. We must solve the film library problem."
Hearing this, Ron Meyer was even more convinced. After all, these are the facts. The importance of the film library to the film company, will he, the executive officer of Universal Pictures, be unclear? Relativity Entertainment seems to be developing at a high speed, but it does not have a solid library. Who does not know in the industry?
Ron Meyer smiled and said: "From a personal emotional point of view, I am also happy to see that Relativity Entertainment can acquire Universal Pictures. Bob, I wish you a smooth acquisition."
Who doesn't want to buy Universal Pictures? Robert Iger dreamed, where does the problem money come from? You Ron Meyer can't sponsor anything, and don't have the power to lower the price of Universal Pictures for sale. Even from the day Vivendi publicly announced the sale of Universal, his position in Universal was a bit awkward.
"I believe it will succeed." Robert Iger can only say that.
The current operation situation, from the Vivendi deal with Universal Pictures Entertainment Group, as long as the operation is done well, it is still very likely to get a lot of benefits.
As for swallowing Universal Pictures...
A billion dollars, or even two billion dollars, is really not a problem for relativistic entertainment.
But when it rises to tens of billions of dollars, even a close friend who has reached a high level at Goldman Sachs has nothing to do.
The method is not completely absent, and it is clearly written in the legal provisions.
Dense footsteps sounded at the door of the VIP room, and the crew walked in one after another. Robert Iger saw the short Chinese director walking next to Ronan. He was somewhat curious, like this horror film with almost no resume. The director, unexpectedly let Ronan pay so much attention...
But thinking of Ronan's past experience, Robert Iger felt that this short Chinese director might really have value that he could not see.
When it comes to company operations and management, Ronan's ability is not outstanding, but when it comes to film project selection and production, I am afraid that few people in the industry are better than him.
Ronan also saw Ron Meyer. Although he was a little surprised, he maintained a calm heart and exchanged greetings with him in the past.
The premiere screening was about to begin, and the few people in the VIP room walked towards the theater.
Robert Iger walked with Ronan and said: "I just talked to Ron just now, because he has a bit of grudges with NBC. He personally hopes that Relativity Entertainment can come together with Universal Pictures."
Since his family knew about his family affairs, Ronan smiled and said in a low voice: "I also hope that the outside world feels that we have financing channels overseas and that the Pacific Foundation has cooperation with large overseas investment institutions, but they don’t know about our investment. The amount is a confidentiality clause, and it is not clear about our specific overseas financing."
Robert Iger laughed: "This is our opportunity."
Ronan nodded slightly: "Our goal is clear."
"From the current situation, the management headed by Ron Meyer should not become a hindrance." Robert Iger also tested Ron Meyer's attitude: "Vivendi Group has fully intervened in global business. , Ron and other management have no right to support us, nor will they oppose it."
The acquisition of the company will inevitably cause turmoil, and many people will become victims. Moreover, Universal Pictures has just ushered in a fiasco. Many people think that Vivendi’s sale of Universal and "The Hulk" is the main cause, and initiates the "Hulk" movie project Ron Meyer must be responsible for this.
If Universal Pictures was still under Vivendi, Ron Meyer would be a little troublesome at best. After all, it would be enough to grab someone from the bottom to top up the package, but this would not be the case when changing to a parent company.
Infighting in group companies, and group company politics extended from this, is a common situation.
Companies with excellent operating conditions and internal management, such as Relativity Entertainment, can control this situation within a reasonable range.
Once the situation is out of control, the current Universal Pictures and the future of Walt Disney will be the best examples.
The two of them chatted about the situation of Universal Pictures, walked into the screening hall, still sitting together, Robert Iger glanced at the big screen that was about to light up, and then asked: "The Fright of the Chainsaw met during the MPAA rating. Got some trouble?"
Ronan nodded and said, "A little problem has been solved."
Robert Iger said: "It is not necessary for the people above to study the decision-making. They will naturally form a tacit understanding. There will be a similar situation the first time there will be a second time. We need to pay more attention."
Ronan said: "I have already worked out a relative strategy for George Clint."
"They didn't dare to do too much." Robert Iger added: "The Oscars of the past few years, "American Beauty" produced by DreamWorks, was also targeted by the rating committee. The first rating was NC- 17. There have also been editing changes later. There is also "Gladiator". DreamWorks originally wanted to set it as PG-13, but after it was set as R grade, it simply increased the screen size~EbookFREE.me~ Increase the intense cruelty of the movie's action scenes."
Ronan also knows roughly: "There are many things that have happened to mid-level studios. Although they dare not do too much in some things, the MPAA and the rating committee are indeed in the hands of the six major companies."
Robert Iger sighed: "No way, we are too late to enter the venue."
Ronan nodded and stopped talking. He turned to look at the seats behind him. Thanks to his excellent marketing and gimmicks, he attracted many fans, and the audience seats for the premiere were all full.
Anyway, "Saw Fright" can be released normally.
Rosicky and Bendtner sat in the last row, quietly waiting for the film to start. Today, it was not only the two of them who came over. Someone started a movie watching activity on Netflix, calling on people who like this film to come together to watch the premiere. .
Of course they will not miss such an event.
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