Chapter 313

In recent years, apple is still strong, UNIX and other old operating systems still occupy a large part of the market share.

Therefore, in addition to the attention in the field of new technology and the rise of the stock price, westero's 10% increase in Microsoft's shares did not cause too strong repercussions. Most people can not see that Microsoft has the potential to become an adverse technology giant.

When it was settled, Simon's attention returned to Hollywood.

Another week in December is also quietly away.

In the week from December 8 to December 14, the fourth week of "flying over innocence" closed another $16.93 million with a 22% drop, with a cumulative box office of $101.25 million, officially breaking through $100 million, becoming the first film to break through $100 million at the end of the year.

With the coming of the popular Christmas season, even with the upcoming blockbuster films like Batman and rocket expert, the family comedy "over the air" still has full box office potential.

The industry originally expected that the North American box office of the film might be between 150 million and 170 million US dollars. When the box office data of the new week comes out, both the producer and distributor of the film and the external box office statistics agency confirm that the North American box office of "flying over innocence" is expected to reach 170 million US dollars or even higher.

In Simon's memory, the box office of "over the boy's innocence" in North America is only about $140 million.

However, the original version of "over the air innocence" was released in mid October, which was not as good as Thanksgiving, and the cast couldn't compare with Mel Gibson, let alone the strong publicity of dannilis and Warner Brothers. Therefore, it's reasonable that the box office of the new version exceeded the original version by $30 million.

The box office of "flying over innocence" exceeded 100 million yuan, and the contract signed by danelis entertainment with Warner Bros. in exchange for the two major copyrights of "Wonder Woman" and "spy film" was over.

According to common sense, it is inevitable to develop a sequel to a film whose box office in North America can exceed $170 million.

According to the original contract signed, Warner Bros. has no right to participate in the production of the sequel of "flying over innocence". The production of the sequel will be completely under the control of danielis entertainment.

Amy is very interested in making the sequel of "flying over innocence", but Simon is not very keen on it.

It's very difficult for this comedy with baby talking as a gimmick to play new tricks in the sequel. In my memory, the box office results of the two sequels of "flying over innocence" are all in a sharp decline. Simon doesn't think it can make a big breakthrough this time.

Moreover, he has participated in two blockbusters with a box office of over 100 million a year, and Mel Gibson's salary has further increased. For "lethal weapons 3", which was discussed with Warner, Mel Gibson directly offered a base salary of $8 million plus 20% of the net profit share.

The box office of "over the air innocence" is expected to be higher than that of "lethal weapon 3" in the summer season. If a sequel is developed, Mel Gibson's price will certainly be higher than that of "lethal weapon 3".

Although with the foundation of the first film, making a sequel of "flying over innocence" is sure to make some money, but if the production is started, the sequel will certainly occupy a period of high-quality schedule next year. With other better options, this potential time cost is not what Simon is willing to bear.

Therefore, Simon does not intend to easily approve the production of the sequel of "flying over innocence" until he has a better idea than the original.

In addition to "flying over innocence," scream 2's box office fell 21% this week, closing another $5.11 million, with a cumulative box office of $98.17 million, which is expected to exceed $100 million next week. However, next week's box office will drop to less than $5 million. Under the attack of "Batman" and other heavyweight films, it is very difficult for the total box office of this juvenile horror film to exceed $110 million in North America.

In the third week of release, the box office decline of Gucci imprint remained at a very good 19%, with another $6.39 million. In three weeks, the total box office was $23.86 million.

Gucci has invested all the expected profits in the publicity of the film. However, according to the investment of danilisi entertainment, the box office has exceeded $20 million, and the company has begun to make profits.

Encouraged by the success of Gucci mark, other well-known luxury brands and Hollywood studios have begun to contact each other, trying to copy the success of Gucci mark in brand marketing and box office. Danielis entertainment also signed a contract with Madonna, publicly announcing the project of Madonna's documentary for next year's global tour.

Finally, "driving for Miss Daisy" won more than $23000 a week in the first week of its release, with 32 screens and excellent media reputation, reaching $750000 in the first week.

The production cost of the film, which is adapted from a famous stage play and tells about racial issues, is only 7 million US dollars. The small-scale opening of the first week's on-demand drawing has won 750000 US dollars at the box office. The box office prospect of the film is worth looking forward to.

Then, on December 16, the day after the box office data came out last week, the nominations for the new Golden Globe Awards were announced.

Denise Entertainment's two films, "my left foot" and "driving for Miss Daisy", produced by gaomen pictures, have won five important nominations.Among them, "my left foot" won two nominations for best actor and best supporting actress. "Driving for Miss Daisy" was nominated for best picture, best actor and best actress in musical comedy.

In short, the summer box office blockbuster "psychic Sixth Sense" is also very qualified to be nominated for the Golden Globe Awards. If the film is declared, the four nominations of best picture, best screenwriter, best actor and best supporting actor are very likely.

However, due to the controversy over the film's screenwriting and the consideration of making way for "my left foot" and "driving for Miss Daisy", danelis entertainment voluntarily gave up the idea of applying for the nomination for the film.

It has to be said that "sixth sense" has been released on December 7. This phenomenal horror film has been released in North American Theaters for 23 weeks. The total box office in North America is 295.38 million US dollars, but it is a pity that it can not exceed 300 million US dollars.

Because the box office in the last few weeks is only $2.3 million, unless you pay directly for the box office, it is impossible to make the box office rebound of sixth sense break through $300 million. Danielis entertainment did not fight for this title any more.

The box office of more than 290 million US dollars has already ranked the top of this year's box office list, and most of the media are inclined to have no film surpassing the box office of the sixth sense at the end of the year.

Moreover, no matter whether it can break through $300 million or not, Denise entertainment has already made a lot of money, and it is impossible for all parties to despise the film because it failed to break through the $300 million mark.

New York.

On Fifth Avenue on Manhattan's upper east side.

It's Monday, December 18.

Simon and Janet came here last Friday mainly to record an issue of "John Carson tonight show" for Batman.

Because of some entertainment, they did not return to the west coast at the weekend.

Last night, he attended the reception of New York's new mayor elect David Dinkins, who successfully defeated Rudy Giuliani in the New York mayor election in November.

The last stage of the election coincided with the small collapse of the U.S. stock market in October. David Dinkins' campaign launched a fierce attack on the other side through the scandal of Rudy Giuliani's improper remarks during the investigation of Michael Milken case revealed by James Leibold, which established David Dinkins's dominant position in the later stage of the election and finally won the election easily .

Westero provided a lot of support for David dingins in the election process, but Simon did not have a clear political appeal this time.

Or, if there is one, it is to announce to the North American political circles that Simon westero has begun to participate in the game, and to state Simon's own political position at the same time.

The morning is still early.

It has just snowed in New York recently, and the central park outside the bedroom is snowy and cold.

After breakfast, Simon said goodbye to Janet and rushed to the airport alone to return to the west coast.

During this period, Janet has never let go of the management of cersei capital.

However, compared with the previous operation in respect of the constantly changing stock index futures in the Japanese market, all types of positions in the North American bond market are basically long-term short contracts, so there is no need to keep a close eye on the market every day. Cersei capital's sub fund team has also been granted a certain degree of autonomy, so Janet can go around with Simon.

The U.S. junk bond market crisis triggered by the small collapse in October has been going on in recent months. Because of the established plan, cersei capital intends to liquidate all its positions before the new year and exit the North American junk bond market. Therefore, Janet plans to stay in New York in recent days to operate the final stage of operation herself.

Simon is planning to fly to Australia for Christmas after the premiere of Batman on December 20. Simon is also very busy in recent days.

Back in Los Angeles, because of the time difference, the west coast is still more than 9 a.m., just to work time.

Jennifer and Simon returned together. While they were on the plane, the female assistant told Simon that Australia's qintex Group signed an acquisition agreement with MGM today.

Prior to this, qintex group's detailed plan for the acquisition of MGM has been published in the media.

In recent years, although MGM's boss has always been recognized as the gambling tycoon Kirk cochrian, in fact, this one of the seven largest film companies has always been a listed company. Kirk cochrian owns only 70% of MGM.

At the beginning, Kirk cochrian's several "capital operations" around MGM were also carried out on the 70% shares.

Qintex group will acquire a 70% stake in mgm-u.s. in Kirk cochrian's hands with us $1 billion in cash this time to become the absolute controlling shareholder of the old film company. The deal also means qintex group will take over more than $700 million in all aspects of MGM's debt.

The business situation of qintex group itself is in danger. Recently, this matter has been discovered by the North American media with great powers. The outside world is generally not optimistic about this transaction, and some people can't help thinking of Simon. With Simon's close ties with Australian capital, Denise entertainment is likely to help MGM recover.You know, behind the scenes of the acquisition of MGM is not only qintex group, but also many other Australian capitals who hope to get involved in the field of Hollywood media. Otherwise, with the strength of qintex group itself, it is impossible to complete the transaction.

Although Simon accepted the signing luncheon for the acquisition of MGM at noon, he did not mean to help MGM.

At least, he didn't mean to step in until he took control of the company.

Back on the west coast, Simon left the Los Angeles International Airport and went straight to Daniels entertainment headquarters in Santa Monica.

There is already a meeting waiting for him here.

Last Wednesday, danielis entertainment officially completed the acquisition of EA shares, and eventually took 35% of the shares of the PC game production and distribution company from EA's original major shareholders at a price of US $50 million, becoming EA's largest shareholder.

Compared with the initial acquisition budget of US $350 million, the acquisition of 35% of EA with us $50 million is equivalent to a valuation of US $140 million, which is much lower than the market value of EA with us $170 million before the transaction.

EA company's shareholders are still interested in Denise Entertainment's ability to develop content.

After danilisi entertainment became a shareholder, as long as it can help EA develop a big game like Ninja Turtle, it will be absolutely profitable to sell 35% of the company's shares for us $50 million. Moreover, because of the recovery of console games in recent years, EA originally intended to enter the field of console games, but it was a little deterred from Nintendo's harsh royalty system.

EA was originally considering cooperating with Sega to transplant its games to Sega's game console platform. With less than 10% market share of Sega's game console in North America and Japan, this is not a wise choice.

Now, according to the ex gratia agreement between Blizzard studio and Nintendo and the special negotiation between the two sides on this issue, EA's games can also enjoy the same royalty of Blizzard studio after this share purchase, which is also the reason why EA shareholders quickly reach a stock sale agreement with Denise entertainment.

After the announcement of the deal on Wednesday, EA's share price continued to rise sharply in the following three trading days, with a cumulative increase of more than 70% in three days, and its market value had already hit $290 million at the close of last Friday. As a result, in just three days, daenerys Entertainment's $50 million investment in EA achieved more than 100% book profit.

It is obvious that EA's former shareholders also benefited greatly from this stock price surge.

This morning's meeting is also a tacit intention of both sides to work together and continue to stimulate the share price of EA company through some good news.

In the process of negotiation with EA company, Simon has already told Nancy to contact and purchase some copyrights suitable for game adaptation. At this meeting, we will discuss and announce this matter later.