Hollywood New Century

Chapter 247: speed up

In West Palm Beach, a large party is being held in Simon's luxury manor. Not only entertainment stars, models and other fashion entertainment guests, but also many business people and rich people are also invited.

Jessica Alba came from Santa Monica, Los Angeles, to Palm Beach, Miami, for the banquet, after all, many Hispanics were invited.

Wearing an orange red dress, she showed her **** figure in the eyes of outsiders. Because she has been busy with running a company recently, Jessica Alba has a more capable feeling.

Passing through the huge garden, I greeted people I know from time to time, and when I came to the living room, I saw the busy Sofia Vergara, and smiled: "Sofia, it seems that a lot of people have come this time, Simon, he seems to be very few. Will there be a party at home?"

"Haha!" Sofia Vergara smiled and hugged Jessica Alba and responded, "I don't know, he asked me to organize a party in this new villa, and I know exactly why."

"Jessica, you are getting more and more beautiful now!" Looking at the youthful and beautiful Jessica Alba with a perfect figure, Sophia praised, she still knew something about Simon and some female stars.

"Thank you, I didn't see Simon's person here, is he not there?" Jessica Alba didn't see the host's figure in the garden of Nuoda.

"Oh, it seems to be talking with an important guest in the study room!"

"Okay!" Jessica nodded and followed Sofia Vergara to the other side.

At this time, in the study on the second floor, Simon was indeed seeing an important guest, Mr. Robert Iger, Chairman and CEO of Disney Group.

Robert Iger, 57, was originally the president of the ABC television network and became Disney's chief operating officer a few years after ABC was acquired by Disney.

In 2005, when Michael Eisner stepped down, he took over and became the helm of the Disney Group.

The acquisition of Pixar was a transaction that he single-handedly facilitated, and Steve Jobs, the current helm of Apple, has naturally become Disney's largest individual shareholder.

Of course, with the current distribution of Disney's equity, Steve Jobs is also Disney's largest shareholder and one of Disney's board members.

Robert Iger specially came to Miami Palm Beach on the east coast to meet Simon for the big issue of whether Disney Pictures acquired Xinghai Pictures.

"Disney's live-action movies have been good in recent years. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, the "National Treasure" series, and the "The Chronicles of Narnia" series seem to be doing well at the box office. There are many gold medal producers in Disney and Hollywood. The relationship is also very good, why do you have an idea for Xinghai Pictures this year?" Simon said, took a sip of coffee, since the acquisition of Pixar, this strong aid in 3D animation will also lead to the revival of Disney's traditional animation. no?

Robert Iger has always believed in the entertainment belief of exclusive copyright, system reconstruction, and internal and external linkage.

Not to mention the current strong film production capabilities of Xinghai Pictures, its Marvel Pictures is even more powerful this year. For Marvel, Robert Iger actually had an idea before, but Isaac Perlmutter's conditions were too high.

At present, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy has been completed; "National Treasure 2" was also released last year, and the script of the third part has not been completed; It can't be compared to Warner Bros' Harry Potter franchise.

Disney's current live-action movies seem to have entered a bottleneck period again, and Robert Iger just wants to use this economic crisis to tie Xinghai Entertainment to the chariot.

"Simon, the price we give you is very good, and you will have great power in Disney in the future. Disney has the ABC TV network and the perfect amusement park market. We can expand the various characters of the Marvel world for you to the greatest extent. "Robert Iger is far more kind than the dictatorial Michael Eisner.

"At that time, Xinghai Pictures can still maintain independent operations in Disney, and the various resources of the PVA distribution network can also help you better promote movies, TV stations, online videos, consumer goods, etc. Everything is perfect. It fits!"

"And, if you want, the entire Disney's live-action film and television entertainment division can be managed for you. According to the current purchase price of 5 billion, you are the largest shareholder of the entire Disney, and one of the most powerful people in the management!"

After all, Steve Jobs only owned 51% of Pixar's shares back then. Compared with the current Xinghai Entertainment, Simon owns it alone, which is still worse.

Simon smiled. Because "Iron Man" has not been released yet, it seems that Marvel is seriously underestimated now. Xinghai Entertainment is only worth 5 billion US dollars? Take a look at the movie projects that Xinghai Pictures has now. With this valuation, it seems that Marvel has only a small share.

"Disney's brand effect, its position in the children's market, plus years of animation production and management, Disneyland Resort's strong ability to attract money is indeed eye-catching," Simon had to say, Disney's upstream and downstream are definitely the most developed successful.

With those countless animated characters, Mickey Mouse holds an extraordinary place in the hearts of children all over the world.

"Robert, there have been other capitals interested in Xinghai Pictures in recent years, and it is indeed difficult for a pure film production company to compete with the large media groups in Hollywood," Simon continued,

"However, I have a clear position on the future of Xinghai Entertainment. Although Disney is very good, it is not what I want!"

"Well, then, are you interested in selling Marvel Entertainment?" Of course Robert Iger knew that Simon would not sell Xinghai Entertainment, but today's purpose is mainly Marvel.

Disneyland also needs to add some fresh blood. How good are the more than 5,000 heroes of Marvel Entertainment?

Simon looked at Robert Iger, shook his head, and said, "I bought Marvel at such a huge price, and of course I won't take it lightly!"

Fortunately, Robert Iger officially took over from Michael Eisner in 2006. As soon as he took office, he got Pixar. Sure enough, he has long been interested in Marvel Entertainment.

Robert Iger sighed. He had already expressed his interest in Marvel Entertainment before, but it was a waste of time to reorganize the interior of Disney.

Simon watched Robert Iger leave the study, leaned back on the chair, and touched his eyebrows with his hand.

TV stations, theme parks, consumer goods derivative markets, and online video, all of which require a lot of money!

Xinghai Entertainment is indeed going to speed up the pace of financing.