v3 Chapter 917： The battle against the six Hollywood giants

Next, Xia Yu ordered his subordinates to prepare the employment contract, and the time was written two days later.

Barry Diller solemnly signed his name on it, and then put a contract in his briefcase.

"Boss, I will resign after I go back today. It will take about three days to complete the transfer of work."

Xia Yu nodded and said, "Three days are acceptable, but you should be as early as possible. MGM Pictures and United American Pictures are waiting for you to take over."

"I will as soon as possible!"

Barry Diller replied.

got Barry Diller, Xia Yu did not hide his plan from him, told him to wait for an appointment to meet Shirley Lansing, and hired her to become the CEO of MGM Pictures.

Barry Diller also knew this strong woman and had dealt with her a lot, so he recognized her abilities and fully agreed with Xia Yu's plan.

For the next appointment, Xia Yu directly asked Barry Diller to stay here.

When Shirley Lansing arrived, she saw Barry Diller and Xia Yu talking and laughing. She was still stunned. Then she realized that Barry Diller, the vice president of Paramount Pictures, had been Poached away.

With Barry Diller on the side, Xia Yu once again told her his plans for MGM Pictures and the arrangements for her.

Shirley Lansing did not receive an invitation from 20th Century Fox at this time, so he was very satisfied with Xia Yu’s position as CEO and accepted Xia Yu’s invitation and became Xia Yu’s effective subordinate.

Later, Xia Yu told Barry Diller and Shirley Lansing some things, such as having invested in CAA and secretly integrating theater lines.

These layouts of Xia Yu made the two admire Xia Yu's layout and look forward to the future of MGM.

At this point, Xia Yu can finally let go of the two to run MGM and build a media empire for him.

After Barry Diller and Shirley Lansing quickly left.

Seems to be deliberately targeting the rumors, Polaris Capital specifically convened a press conference and announced in a high profile that Barry Diller was the chairman of MGM Pictures and Shirley Lansing was the CEO.

After the press conference, the news that Barry Diller and Shirley Lansing were poached by MGM spread widely. Some were shocked, some regretted, and some were cold-eyed.

There are various forms of sentient beings.

But no matter what, many people want to watch the jokes between MGM Pictures and Polaris Capital in a short time.

After Barry Diller and Shirley Lansing took over MGM Pictures and United American Pictures, they reformed drastically. At the same time, they used the US$100 million injected by Polaris Capital to redeem the lost money. Film and television rights.

Just when Xia Yu was about to relax, Michael Ovitz called him and told him that Steven Spielberg wanted to talk to him after seeing the script of "Alien E·T" talk.

On the morning of January 15, after Xia Yu had breakfast, he drove to the CAA brokerage company.

After getting the report from the employees, Michael Ovitz immediately came out to greet Xia Yu.

Only a month away, Michael Ovitz’s attitude has changed fundamentally.

He has become more respectful of Xia Yu, and his attitude is very low. Obviously, Polaris Capital's acquisition of MGM Pictures and United American Films gave him a huge shock.

Although Xia Yu briefly mentioned it to him before, but after all, there is no intuitive feeling.

But when what Xia Yu said was realized in such a short period of time, and Polaris Capital still entered Hollywood with such an overbearing attitude, he, a practitioner in the Hollywood film and television industry, felt more profound than ordinary people.

has the support of MGM Pictures, which has annexed United American Pictures, and the CAA brokerage company he created will rise at a faster rate. From now on, he will no longer have to wait on celebrities when signing a contract.

CAA brokerage company surpasses his old club William Morris brokerage company Asahi is waiting, and it is more likely to have an impact on MCA Group in the future!

From now on, Xia Yu's influence on him is no longer pure capital, but all the resources of MGM Pictures.

"Mr. Xia, after witnessing your series of operations, I have not been able to sleep these days and nights. It is really shocking. You have easily changed the pattern of Hollywood."

While walking, Michael Ovitz touted.

These days, this kind of flattery and compliment made Xia Yu’s ears callous, so he just smiled and said nonchalantly: “It’s okay, it’s been two hundred and fifty million. It’s about tens of millions of dollars, but the hunt for the chairman and CEO of MGM Pictures has cost me a lot of attention."

Xia Yu's casual attitude made Michael Ovitz's expression stiff. He looked at Xia Yu subconsciously and found that Xia Yu did not look like he did. The corners of his mouth twitched a few times, with a strong feeling of prickling.

Invisible pretence is the most deadly.

"Two hundred and fifty million dollars is said so easily, Mr. Xia, I have seen so many people, so you can say such things, I don't know what to say anymore."

Michael Ovitz said quietly.

Xia Yu was taken aback, looked at Michael Ovitz, who was a little bit shocked, and laughed dumbfounded, and did not go further on this topic.

After a while, a group of people came to the office.

"Mr. Xia, it's not yet the agreed time. Steven Spielberg hasn't come yet, but it should be almost here."

After 　　 sat down, Xia Yu found a comfortable sitting position and said nonchalantly, "Then wait."

"Michael, do you know what Steven Spielberg is up to now? "Indiana Jones" should be finished? Did he take a new movie?"

Faced with a series of questions raised by Xia Yu, Michael Ovitz immediately said: "I specifically asked, the shooting mission of "Indiana Jones" has been completed, and it is now entering post-production. According to the normal schedule, this movie It should be released in the summer file."

"Then I asked Steven Spielberg, and he clearly told me that he had received a lot of scripts, but he didn't decide which one to shoot."

Xia Yu nodded slightly, letting go.

Since Steven Spielberg has not settled down and is willing to come over to talk, it is very likely that the movie "Alien E·T" will be taken over by him, and it can be shot in the first time. The key is to wait. Can it be done?

The film "Alien E·T" was filmed by Steven Spielberg in the previous life. After its final release, it sparked a movie-watching boom all over the world, with a global box office of up to 790 million US dollars.

So although Steven Spielberg is not the only major Hollywood director, in order to ensure the success as much as possible, Xia Yu still wants Steven Spielberg to make this movie.

……

Just as the two were chatting, it was 9:58 in the morning unknowingly, and Steven Spielberg arrived two minutes early.

After a polite greeting, the three of them sat around the table.

Steven Spielberg directly took out the script of "Alien E·T" he had received before, and his eyes drifted away from them.

Michael Ovitz explained immediately: "Mr. Spielberg, this screenplay was brought out by Mr. Xia, the majority shareholder of our company."

"Mr. Xia, this screenplay is wonderful, and it attracts me." Steven Spielberg said without hesitation, without concealing his attitude.

Xia Yu said with a smile: "Mr. Spielberg, you have a lot of knowledge in science fiction and commercial films, so I also think you will be interested in it. I wonder if you would like to shoot it?"

Praise belongs to praise, but when it comes to specific cooperation matters, Steven Spielberg is also very cautious. He did not nod immediately, but bluntly pointed out the concerns and said: "Mr. Xia, this script is very Not bad, but there is more than one factor that determines the box office of a movie. The Galaxy Film Company written on the script was just a small film company from Asia. It cannot open up the Hollywood situation."

Although Steven Spielberg is telling the truth, Xia Yu still feels a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, he has considered this a long time ago, so he was anxious to take MGM Pictures.

Xia Yu said indifferently: "Mr. Spielberg, Galaxy Film Company is not qualified, then MGM Pictures Company?"

When mentioning MGM Pictures, Steven Spielberg raised his brow.

During this period of time, the affairs of MGM Pictures are raging. Of course, he knows that if it is MGM Pictures that has annexed United States Pictures, it must be qualified.

Isn’t this Mr. Xia a major shareholder of CAA Brokerage Company? He has already settled the investment before MGM has settled down?

To ensure that this "Alien E·T" will be released, it will cost at least 20 million U.S. dollars. MGM Pictures agreed so soon?

With doubts, Steven Spielberg asked directly: "Mr. Xia, MGM Pictures is willing to shoot this movie? Is it the only producer in the same house?"

"Of course not, MGM Pictures and Galaxy Films co-produced this movie."

Xia Yu said without hesitation.

At this moment, Michael Ovitz realized that Steven Spielberg should not know the identity of Xia Yu, only when Xia Yu was the majority shareholder of CAA Brokerage.

So he introduced again in good faith: "Mr. Spielberg, I think I have to introduce you to Mr. Xia. He is not only a major shareholder of our company, but also the chairman of Polaris Capital, MGM Pictures. He led the acquisition of the company and United Film Corporation."

Steven Spielberg was shocked. He looked at Xia Yu up and down, took a deep breath of the waves in the air pressure system, and apologized: "I'm sorry, Mr. Xia, please allow me to take back the question just now. At this point, I have nothing. Confused."

A joke, Polaris Capital invested US$184 million to acquire MGM Pictures, another US$60 million to acquire United Films, and then announced a capital injection of US$100 million.

Polaris Capital is simply inhumane.

Since the chairman of Polaris Capital has said this personally, asking him again is undoubtedly an insult to Xia Yu and his own IQ.

It's just that he wants to know what Xia Yu's position is for this movie. Only by knowing this can he decide whether to take over.

So he asked again: "Mr. Xia, according to the script, this movie does not have too many big scenes, so the production cost should be more than ten million US dollars. If you add the publicity cost, it will only be 20 million. Do you think it’s okay?"

Xia Yu looked straight at Steven Spielberg, and solemnly said: "Mr. Spielberg, this movie will be the first film of MGM Pictures’ re-emergence, so Committed to the pursuit of classics, there will be no constraints on the production cost, not to mention 20 million US dollars, doubling or even more is fine, as long as you spend your money valuable and meaningful!"

Steven Spielberg was silent for a moment, shrugged and said: "I think as long as I am a normal director, I will not refuse this temptation!"

"The pursuit of the ultimate in film is also my life creed."

"Mr. Xia, I made this movie!"

Xia Yu smiled immediately, got up and stretched out a hand to him, Steven Spielberg immediately reached out and held Xia Yu together.

"I wish us a happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

After reaching a verbal agreement, the other details are next.

For example, the director’s share ratio, the actor’s agency agreement, the preparation for release, the permission to modify the script again, etc., have all been discussed.

At the end, Xia Yu made one last request.

"Mr. Spielberg, it's January 1981, I hope this movie can be released in the summer next year, no problem?"

The time span is 17 months, which is already a long time for a movie. His "Indiana Jones" started in June last year and will be released in June this year, which is only a year away.

Even if you add up the time and preparation time for the early wrangling, it is only about 14 months.

Although Xia Yu's request, he will try his best to make "Alien E·T" perfect, but three more months are more than enough!

So he said without any pressure: "Of course it’s okay. You will definitely be able to see this movie in theaters next summer."

"I look forward to the final product!"

Xia Yu said with a smile.

After the negotiation, Xia Yu and Steven Spielberg agreed to formally sign the contract the day after tomorrow.

After returning, Xia Yu immediately informed Barry Diller to prepare him, and at the same time gave him the script of "Alien E·T" that had not been modified by Steven Spielberg.

Barry Diller shocked the boss' actions while preparing quickly on the other side.

Two days later, Wu Siyuan, the general manager of Galaxy Films, rushed to San Francisco to attend the press conference of MGM Pictures.

In the eyes of everyone, Barry Diller, Steven Spielberg, Wu Siyuan and others walked onto the rostrum, and the reporters who arrived kept pressing the shutter.

Then, the tripartite agreement was signed under the spotlight.

MGM Pictures and Galaxy Films jointly invested in the filming of "Alien E·T" initial capital of 50 million US dollars, MGM Pictures invested 30 million US dollars, Galaxy Films Investing 20 million US dollars, Steven Spielberg is the director.

The media immediately recorded this historic moment.

After the signing of the agreement, Barry Diller made no secret, and directly announced that "Alien E·T" would be released in the summer file next year. It was clear that he was driving and facing off.

This is a provocation from the "lion"!

The media immediately became excited. Reporters from all walks of life used cameras to record Barry Diller's domineering scenes, and they were already thinking about how to "pick things" after they went back quickly.

If the other six giants are willing to step down and make a statement, then the bonuses in the next half month or even a month will not escape.

Finally, this press conference ended in the hustle and bustle.

On the same day, major entertainment evening newspapers and TV entertainment channels reported this breaking news one after another. Hollywood studios, large and small, learned of the news and responded with mixed reactions.

But these are not within Xia Yu's attention, nor can it attract the attention of Barry Diller, who is busy dealing with company affairs and preparing to set up a shooting project team for "Alien E·T".

As for Xia Yu, he took a plane and traveled across the United States to New York.

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