Chapter 123

It's impossible for Victor not to doubt. It's a strange decision!

In today's Hollywood view, "Titanic" is a big hole, even worse than "future water world".

In terms of cinemas, if they were not among the top six in Hollywood, they would not be willing to give so much film layout.

In fact, as the investors and producers of the film in the 20th century, Fox and paramount themselves are not optimistic about the prospects of big ships.

I want to get rid of it, but the price is too high, and no one wants to be a dish collector.

In fact, as early as the beginning of August, paramount announced that he was willing to sell the investment share of the big ship. Time Warner is the only film company interested in taking over the offer. Paramount and 20th Century Fox jointly offered $550 million to sell Titanic as a whole.

This price directly scares away the representatives of Time Warner.

"Are you crazy?" said the Warner representative? Let's take Warner as the big culprit! Don't say $550 million, or $200 million, we don't want it. Whoever wants it will go! "

The audition is over!

Except for the cinema that signed the release agreement, the rest of the critics and invited guests basically left.

Well, Zucker and Victor stayed.

"Victor, what are you doing?"

"Man, don't look at me like an idiot, will you?"

"I'm not kidding. I really think the big ship has something to do with it. Believe me!"

"How much do you say? That's not a problem. You know, I made a lot of money in the foreign exchange market a while ago. Well, go to paramount and talk to 20th century fox. "

"You mean me? I'm going to talk to director Cameron, of course. "

Zucker immediately urged victor.

After all, it was Titanic, which grossed more than $1.8 billion worldwide! Once in a blue moon, if you can get a foot in it, you will definitely make a lot of money.

.......

A conference room in 20th century fox.

"What?"

A paramount executive looked at Victor in disbelief: "you said that Wald pictures is willing to co distribute Titanic with us?"

A 20th Century Fox executive frowned, "Victor, are you sure you're not kidding?"

For a moment, all the executives on both sides were looking at Victor in doubt.

Victor affirmed, "yes, that's what I mean. We, Wald pictures, can even spend money to buy part of your investment. "

Voice down, the presence of people immediately revealed a pair of heart happy expression. Of course, they are all old foxes. This kind of expression is almost fleeting.

Are they willing to sell their investment shares?

of course!

If we don't sell it now, are we still waiting to smash it in our hands?!

"Victor, I need to report this to you. You need to wait." One executive said in a low voice.

"I understand."

Victor responded and was politely sent out of the conference room.

.......

That afternoon.

Almost shortly after the departure of Zucker and Victor, the head of the Titanic project team reported Victor's transaction application to the top management of 20th Century Fox and paramount respectively for them to make a decision.

After all, this is a deal involving tens of millions, even hundreds of millions of dollars.

Fox in the 20th century.

CEO Bill mcnick, president Tom Rothman, COO jack, director of production garnopoulos, production manager and Titanic producer Grant Hill.

The five gathered to discuss what Victor said.

"Everybody, let's talk about your opinions." CEO Bill mcnick first broke the silence.

"I think it's acceptable," said Jack, chief operating officer. After all, the big ship's estimate is really not very good. If we can stop the loss in time, it is not a good way

Production director garnopoulos echoed: "I agree. The big ship project has been delayed for four years. We can't go on like this any more. Otherwise, what are we going to tell the board of directors and how to tell chairman Murdoch? "

The two of them, together with Tom Rothman, the president, are very hostile to bill mcnick, the CEO.

Tom Rothman, the president, is very dissatisfied with bill, the CEO. In his dreams, he wants to work on him, and then go to the top by himself.

And the Titanic project is the result of CEO Bill's leadership. Tom is eager to give him a loop.

CEO Bill, I'm very reluctant at the moment!

He doesn't want to just sell his project.

Because, once he makes such a decision, no matter what the final result of the film is, he will be impeached by the board of directors, or he will be dismissed.

Now, however, Tom is forcing him to make a decision!

He gave in!

"Well, I agree to sell our investment share, but I absolutely don't agree to sell all of it, only part of it. Otherwise, our efforts in recent years will be in vain!"

In this sentence, CEO Bill almost yelled.

Smell speech, president Tom happy: "you agree good.". No matter what our relationship is, we are consistent in safeguarding the interests of the company. "

"My opinion is very clear, and I also think that only a part of the investment share will be sold, otherwise, once the movie is popular, of course, this kind of thing is a very small probability, but we can't turn a blind eye to it."

"Stop loss doesn't mean we give up completely!"

Voice down, the presence of all nodded in agreement.

......

Paramount Pictures.

"Sell? Why not sell it! "

Sherry Lansing, President of Paramount Pictures, said to the crowd, "gentlemen, please remember one thing. We have been delayed in this project for several years, and it is a total of 75 million US dollars. Do we have to spend tens of millions more on publicity? "

"So I think it can be sold!"

"Of course, Jack Wald is not a fool. Judging from his past experience, he has always been lucky, but he is also a very cunning person. Since he dares to make a big bet, he can't make a big box office success."

"So even if we sell our investment shares, we can't sell them all. We must keep some of them."

Shirley Lansing said in a deep voice: "besides, since he wants to buy it, he must pay a high price! It's not so easy for us to take advantage of paramount! "

Voice down, a number of paramount executives have nodded.

In fact, most of them agree with this.

As for the issue of joint distribution mentioned by Victor, they have intentionally or unintentionally bypassed it.

Want a joint distribution?

you must be dreaming!

You know, compared to the cost of using real money to invest in the production cost, there is a lot of water in the issue.

To the outside world, the cost of publicity and distribution is 20 million yuan. In fact, it is the media of internal subsidiaries to operate and digest.

Well, the operation of turning left hand over right hand;

As a matter of fact, the real external expenditure may be 5 million US dollars

Therefore, neither paramount nor fox can agree to the joint distribution of Wald pictures.

As for Zhuke, in the impression of both sides, it seems to have become a synonym for being stupid and having a lot of money.

The second watch is on.

Thank you for the reward of "the promise of 20 lies".

It's too late to update today. The minister originally wanted to find an excuse, but today he was really lazy and went out in the daytime. Shame, shame.