Chapter 507： Movie copyright

Hearing what Robert Iger said, Jean Pierce was a little surprised and said directly: "Vivendi is selling the entire Universal Pictures Entertainment Group business."

Robert Iger reiterated the old saying: "The 13 billion U.S. dollars, Relativity Entertainment cannot afford it, and you refuse to make concessions. We can only withdraw."

This is not the result that Jean Pierce wants. There is a huge price difference between multiple companies' bidding and one company's acquisition. Like this kind of transaction, a few percentage points are hundreds of millions of dollars in funds.

Conscart is already backing down, and he has to hold back the relativity entertainment when he says anything, even if he deceives temporarily, he should also coax the relativity entertainment.

Besides, is this called deception? This is a strategic game in line with Vivendi’s interests.

Jean Pierce frowned and asked, "Bob, we are not in contact again. We are familiar with each other. Can you give me an answer. What is the highest bid for Relativity Entertainment?"

Robert Iger has no financial confidence, but a strategic fraud. He slowly raised a finger: "10 billion U.S. dollars."

The value of Universal Pictures is here, and the asking price of less than US$10 billion is obviously unrealistic.

Of course, Jean Pierce would not believe Robert Iger’s offer, but he also knew that he would not be far from the psychological bottom line of Relativity Entertainment, saying: "The price difference of $3 billion..."

He couldn't help shook his head and said, "You have many financing channels."

Robert Iger smiled: "If you are willing to give me a year, no, as long as ten months, there will be no problem with financing of Relativity Entertainment, but you can't wait so long."

Because of its rapid expansion, Vivendi has serious problems. Not only Universal Pictures, but also several games including Blizzard have problems, and even took the opportunity to propose the idea of ​​buying out the controlling rights and independence.

The huge Vivendi, without sufficient funds, may fall apart.

Do you give up other businesses and go back to do water affairs with peace of mind? Nothing can compare with the rapid expansion of capital operations.

Jean-Pierce does not know these situations, but knows it well, but it is not easy to hold back the relativity entertainment.

Robert Iger added: "Our differences are too great."

This is to quit? Jean-Pierce could hear it and couldn't help saying: "We can talk slowly." He moved in his heart and asked, "Can you talk about the split acquisition you just mentioned?"

Robert Iger organized the language a little and said: "Let, you know about Relativity Entertainment. You should know that we are doing film and television production and distribution. Relativity Entertainment is really interested in Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. It is also the film and television business. If you are alone Split it out..."

Vivendi really agreed to split and simply buy Universal Pictures, and Relativity Entertainment can give it a try even if it takes risks.

Jean Pierce laughed suddenly. He couldn't lie about such ridiculous things. It's not a deception. It's treating the other party as a fool: "You know, there is no such possibility."

To spin off the best quality business, Universal Music is okay. Who needs other general businesses? He added: "Bob, with all due respect, we are talking about a huge amount of business."

Robert Iger was somewhat disappointed, but his adjustment ability was excellent, and he did not show it at all. He said: "The film production and distribution channels are actually not lacking in Relativity Entertainment. We are not interested in these businesses of Universal Pictures. Some businesses have a high degree of overlap, and how to solve them is quite a problem."

Jean-Pierce knows about the company's continuous fund-raising measures while also knowing the company's situation, knowing that the production and distribution business of the other party is extremely strong.

Robert Iger seemed very straightforward: "Relativity Entertainment has only one huge natural disadvantage in the film and television business."

Thinking of the time when Relativity Entertainment was established, Jean-Pierce immediately understood, his gaze couldn't help but he said, "You said the copyright of the film library, right?"

Robert Iger smiled like a friendly Mickey Mouse: "Yes. The film library is the biggest strength of the film company. The establishment of Relativity Entertainment is too short. There are only dozens of movies in the library."

Jean Pierce also understands the importance of film libraries, but unlike the previous time, he began to consider whether it is feasible.

"Relativistic Entertainment only has a film library, and those old movies have little effect on the acquisition." Robert Iger said: "NBC's acquisition of Universal Pictures needs a platform for Universal Pictures Entertainment Group's various entertainment industries from production to distribution..."

Jean Pierce raised his hand to stop Robert Iger: "I know the importance of the film library. Vivendi will not shoot alone."

Robert Iger sighed, his face full of disappointment: "Yes, please think about it."

Jean Pierce smiled and shook his head: "Bob, none of your requirements can be met."

Spin off Universal Pictures, which owns the rights to thousands of films. Is that still Universal Pictures?

Robert Iger was silent again, and Jean Pierce was also thinking about countermeasures.

From the type of company to the operating system to its own strength, including financing, the companies that really want to win the world are actually very limited, and Relativity Entertainment is undoubtedly one of them.

Robert Iger has been leading a team to build momentum for the acquisition during the recent period. What he said just now was both a test and a pressure on the other party's psychological reserve. He wanted to see if there was any possibility.

Can buy Universal Pictures film library, Relativity Entertainment can laugh out of dreams up and down.

But Jean Pierce refused very simply, and Vivendi obviously did not want to take such a big risk.

"Universal Pictures' film library has thousands of film copyrights." Robert Iger felt that the time was almost time: "This huge film library constitutes Universal Pictures' film and television copyright system. Together, it is the value of the film library. Where."

Jean Pierce smiled, did not answer Robert Iger’s words, but knew that this was the truth. The so-called film library, like Relativity Entertainment, even if there are many copyrights of successful films, there are only dozens of films that can be called a film library. ? The actual value is limited.

Robert Iger looked at Jean Pierce and slowly said, "What if Relativity Entertainment only has a few copyrights for the film? At most a dozen."

This is very surprising, Jean Pierce was a little surprised, but at the same time he raised his vigilance, because such a request is unreasonable.

He simply asked: "What movie rights do you want?"

Robert Iger said directly: "Mummy, Invisible Man, Doctor Avatar, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, these universal monster movies."

Jean Pierce said: "These are well-known movies and characters."

Robert Iger nodded and said, "There is also the Jurassic Park series."

"You have such a big appetite!" Jean Pierce was obviously not so calm when he heard the name.

Robert Iger didn't care: "The copyright of the "Hulk" that had a fiasco at the box office, and the "Fast and the Furious" that had already been shot two. In total, only a dozen copyright transactions were involved."

The first ones are conditions for bargaining, and the latter three are the real goals.

Ronan once told him about these copyright plans. The Hulk is an important member of the future Avengers plan. "Jurassic Park 3" almost kills this series. It can be restarted in the future.

"Fast and Furious" is a pity.

Ronan had a similar idea a long time ago, and found out that Universal Pictures had already registered a similar script copyright. At that time, there was no Relativity Entertainment. There was only Shahai Entertainment, which had never produced a movie in theaters. It is possible. I dare not touch the infringing items at all. Otherwise, a lawsuit by Universal Pictures could bring the then-shahai entertainment to the ground.

Jean Pierce asked: "Why do you want these film rights?"

Robert Iger said: "These movies, except for Mummy and "Fast and Furious", are silent movies. Relativity Entertainment wants to revitalize them. We are better at making movies."

This kind of thing can be guessed by the other party thinking about it, but it can't be hidden.

Jean Pierce thought quickly. In the previous transactions of Universal Pictures, the film library has never been accounted for a certain film or a certain series of films, and all are packaged and sold as a whole...

Vivendi needs Relativity Entertainment to continue to participate in this competition. Can you think of a solution?

Robert Iger saw that Jean Pierce did not directly refuse, and simply said: "Relativistic Entertainment is willing to invest US$200 million to buy the copyrights of these films. So, if you trade with NBC in the future, NBC will value the entire Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. This huge platform, rather than a single movie copyright, will basically not affect future transactions, but the movie copyrights that you split can generate 200 million US dollars in revenue."

He solemnly said: "This $200 million is very likely to be an extra income. The $200 million is not much, but the liquidity for Blizzard is sufficient."

This came to the mind of Jean Pierce. With Vivendi’s current situation, a profit would be less difficult.

Besides, this is 200 million U.S. dollars!

But Jean-Pierce was very cautious After all, it involved all aspects. He did not agree or veto it. Instead, he said: "The copyright of more than a dozen series of films is hard to ignore."

Robert Iger knew that this matter could be discussed, and said: "We will not embarrass you, and specific transactions can be discussed in detail."

Jean Pierce considered it for a while: "It's okay to talk."

It's just a discussion, depending on the specific situation.

Both Robert Iger and Ronan are ready for huge acquisitions.

If you want to win the target copyright, it is impossible not to vomit blood. If it were not for Vivendi to sell the global cash, Relativity Entertainment would have no chance.

Jean-Pierce said at this time: "We can try to talk, but there is one thing you must do. Now all the work of acquiring Universal Pictures Entertainment Group cannot stop."

Robert Iger said: "No problem."