In addition to setting film ratings, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has also been lobbying governments around the world on issues of copyright protection, anti-piracy protection and product tax credits for film and television culture.

Simon will of course make Xinghai Entertainment a member of the Motion Picture Association of America, but not directly, but to get tickets through the acquisition of Universal Pictures.

The popularity of "Twilight" is almost beyond most people's expectations, with more than 150 million US dollars at the North American box office in three weeks of its release.

The North American box office of "The Hangover" released last month has also reached 220 million US dollars. The two consecutive blockbuster movies have made everyone at Xinghai Entertainment very happy.

After all, "The Hangover" is just an R-rated comedy movie, and "Twilight" is just a youth fantasy romance movie, neither of which is a big-budget project.

And in July, the big production "Thor" by Xinghai's Marvel Pictures will be released again.

Los Angeles, Burbank, the headquarters of Xinghai Entertainment, in Simon's office.

On the boss chair, Laura Collins straddled Simon, disheveled, and her face was flushed and her arms around Simon's neck.

"Well," Simon exhaled and kissed Laura Collins. It wasn't long before both were gasping for breath.

"Is there anything important?" Simon asked, holding his delicate body.

"Yes, it's about the progress of Netflix's acquisition negotiations," Laura Collins responded by sticking her whole body on Simon.

"They want more shares?" Simon said with a smile, Xinghai Entertainment's equity is of course a sweet pastry,

"You can give shares, but it's mainly in cash. Now **** Bank, Wells Fargo and even Bank of America are all supporting us, and we have no shortage of funds for expansion."

The two kept warm for a while, and Laura Collins got off from Simon while sorting out her services, and said, "I understand, but there needs to be a bottom line there, a bottom line of equity that can be given up."

"The bottom line?" Simon held his head and thought about it. Netflix must want to get more shares instead of cash.

"8%, 8% after the acquisition, can be given to them. Although we need Netflix, Netflix needs us more," Simon said. After all, Netflix does not have self-produced dramas now, and the shrinking DVD market as the main force is all Everyone knows the trend.

Laura Collins nodded and left the office after finishing.

Afterwards, Simon came to the window, looking at the scenery outside the window and thinking. The contact between NBC Universal and Doncaster is becoming more and more frequent. Doncaster, as an Internet provider, also controls a lot of cable TV channels. NBC is one of the four major TV networks in the United States. Doncaster wants to If you want to buy it, the formalities of the government will definitely take some time.

However, France's Vivendi Group also owns a 20% stake in NBC Universal, and GE needs to acquire that 20% stake from Vivendi first if it wants to sell NBC Universal to Doncaster.

Perhaps, this is also a breakthrough. After all, Vivendi signed an agreement when it sold Universal Pictures to General Electric before, and Vivendi can sell shares to a third company.

In 2004, General Electric's NBC television network and Vivendi's Universal Entertainment formed the NBC Universal Entertainment Group, with GE holding 80% of the shares and holding the new group.

At the same time, the popularity of the two consecutive films of Xinghai Pictures also surprised many filmmakers in Hollywood.

An R-rated comedy, a youth love drama of a vampire werewolf, the two films did not have a high reputation among film critics, but they both exploded with strong box office appeal.

At the same time, Richard Parsons, the African-American chairman of Time Warner Group, stepped down as chairman of the group this year after stepping down as CEO last year. Group CEO Geoffrey Bix, who also took office last year, took over as chairman of the group.

And senior executives inside Warner Bros. Entertainment, a key asset of Time Warner Group, are having small meetings.

Barry Mayer, CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment Group, Jeff Robinoff, president of Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Alan Horn, chairman of production, sat on the couch chatting about the current movie landscape.

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is already the sixth, and it's coming out this month. It's getting a lot of attention right now. It's been delayed from last Christmas to this summer. That's right," said Jeff Law, president of Warner Bros. Binoff said.

"Our 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' will be released on 7.17, and the blockbuster 'Thor' produced by Marvel Studios under Xinghai Entertainment will be released on 7.10. It will be our biggest competitor," Alan said. Horn said at this time, after all, DC Entertainment and Marvel Studios under Warner Bros. are their biggest competitors.

Moreover, although Zack Snyder's anti-hero blockbuster "Watchmen" has a very good reputation this year, it is indeed a failure at the box office.

"Manga hero movies really need enough attention. Last year, our "Dark Knight" broke various records. Last year's "Iron Man" by Marvel Studios was also successful. Thor, next year's Iron Man 2," said Barry Mayer, frowning.

"Batman 3: The Dark Knight Rises is estimated to have to wait two or three years, and "Superman Returns" in 2006 failed again. We have so many characters in DC, and we can't rely on Superman and Batman.

"Haven't we been preparing for "Green Lantern" since 2007, how is the preparation now?" Barry Mayer asked.

"It was confirmed that the director Martin Campbell will direct the production, and the production budget has been given a budget of 200 million US dollars to enter the post-production preparation," explained Jeff Robinoff, president of Warner Bros. Pictures.

"Well, hurry up, Xinghai Entertainment has a lot of plans to build Marvel, DC can't have too long a gap, and the "Harry Potter" series is about to end, the importance of DC is obvious!" Barry · Mayer is in charge of the entire Warner Bros. Entertainment, and the responsibility on his shoulders is also very heavy, and the pressure given by Xinghai Pictures is also increasing.

Not only that, but this year's blockbuster sequel, Terminator 2018, co-released by Warner Bros. and Sony Columbia, wasn't a success.

For the blockbuster "Terminator 2018" co-produced by Jade Bird Pictures and MGM, Sony Columbia is responsible for overseas distribution and Warner Bros. is responsible for North American distribution.

However, since its release in May, the North American box office has only been 120 million US dollars, and the overseas box office has only been 200 million US dollars.

It can be said that MGM, Sony Columbia and Warner Bros. all suffered some losses from the acquisition of the Terminator copyright by Jade Bird.

"Jeff, we can't just focus on big productions. We also need to pay attention to the distribution of other low- and medium-cost films." Barry Mayer wants good-looking financial statements. "Drunken" and "Twilight" such hit movies.

Small cost, high box office, Xinghai Pictures estimates that the sequel is about to start filming.

"It should be good for New Line Cinema to release 'Death Come 4' this year. The 3D version is also a restart of the series," President Jeff Robinoff responded.

Barry Mayer nodded, and then let Alan Horn focus on the preparation and production of "Green Lantern".