Chapter 230 Solid Foundation

Ron Mayer pushed open the door and walked into the conference room. The buzzing discussion stopped immediately. He glanced at the heads of various departments sitting, and asked directly after sitting in the seat: Tell me what you think, everyone.

Despite this, after waiting for a while, no one spoke. After all, they actually couldn't get into such a thing.

Just a few days ago, a week after the Cannes Film Festival, AC Media publicly announced that it would acquire Universal Pictures from Seagram.

Anyone who knows AC Media’s style knows that once they publicly announce the acquisition of a certain company, the following things will be done almost, this is the case when acquiring TBS and ABC.

In fact, as the current president of Universal Pictures and has worked in this position for many years, Meyer also has good connections in Hollywood, so he has naturally heard of AC Media's actions.

So what if you just know?

He can't do anything like this, and several major media groups, Warner and Disney are planning to jointly establish a TV network. Viacom's acquisition of CBS has reached the last moment, and News Group is temporarily unable to expand. As long as AC Media doesn't make any big mistakes, Universal Pictures is basically their possession.

In this case, why did he bring department heads here to hold such a meeting after the other party publicly announced the acquisition of Global?

At least it won't be worse than the Japanese or Canadians, AC Media knows how to make movies.After a while, someone finally spoke up, and the others started talking.

AC Media is very powerful. Although it expands very quickly, it has a high degree of stability. It also has TBS and ABC, which is quite powerful.

Although Adrian Cowell is not capable as the chairman, he is quite outstanding as a producer and director. In addition to movies, many reality shows and TV series on his TV stations are said to have also come from his guidance.

Although the heads of various departments talked a lot, Ron Mayer never spoke, but his eyelids were drooping and remained silent.

In fact, it is not difficult to guess his thoughts. Since Wat Zellman sold Universal to Panasonic in the 1980s, the ownership of this film company has changed once every few years, which has greatly affected Universal's performance. If it weren't for this reason, Universal's qualifications would not be ranked behind among the seven major film companies.

Even so, under the leadership of Ron Mayer, Universal Pictures still maintained a considerable surplus. Even though Adrian appeared and divided up some of their good works, or Spielberg, who had been working well, founded his own dream factory with his friends, it can be seen that this person is still quite capable.

However, this is precisely this reason that makes him a little worried. Once Global is acquired by AC Media, what situation will he face?

As a supervisor said just now, although I have never heard of Adrian Cowell's specific management achievements, he is unparalleled in producing various programs. Not to mention the title of director of miracle and his very forward-looking eyes, but looking at the most popular TV shows and reality shows now, which was not based on his ideas. It not only promoted the development of various reality shows, but also indirectly made various media companies start to plan to build their own TV networks.

Such a person has huge funds and media groups, which can certainly allow the global development to fly, but what changes will Meyer's position change?

Universal is neither Bosworth nor New Line or Miramax. Anyone with discerning eyes knows what AC Media is missing, so once Universal Pictures is acquired, they will surely hold it firmly in their hands, so...

You should know that just a few weeks ago, when the Cannes Film Festival first opened, Ted Turner suddenly announced that he would no longer serve as vice president of AC Media. Although the statement was simple and sudden, and an AC Media spokesperson also publicly praised Turner's contribution in recent years, many people know that he has been eliminated.

So, how could Meyer not think about himself?

While Global is discussing the upcoming situation, AC Media is also discussing this matter. The difference is that only two people participated in the discussion.

Sigram has actually surrendered within it. Now he just wants to sell the world at a good price as much as possible. They have seen what we think.Claude said lazily leaning against a high-back chair.

Of course, after taking action at Universal, everyone knows that we want a film company with weight in Hollywood, so it doesn't matter if the price is slightly higher.

Adrian flipped through the things in his hand, paused for a few seconds before adding: You know, we must prevent "long nights" and "more dreams".

It's coming again, can't it be said in English?

Claude said dissatisfiedly, but Adrian smiled and refused to respond. He started to be physically disappointed: It doesn’t matter, at most, he can acquire Sigram and then split the industries that have nothing to do with the media to sell them. Southeast Asia’s funds have been recovered, and we still have enough capital to raise funds.

Speaking of this, he suddenly realized that his partner was a little trance, and immediately reached out to him and waved: Hey, what did you think of again.

Um?Oh, nothing.Adrian, who came back to his senses, smiled. Canadians are not fools. They know our determination very well. Even if they can't bear to leave, they have to consider the consequences.

Sigram had no intention of selling Global at the beginning, but AC Media immediately hit them hard on the market with a small price. Sigram, who was already a little underpaid, suddenly became even worse and finally agreed to the negotiations, and then he argued until now.

Although the time is very good now, both allies, enemies and neutrals have their own things to be busy with and can't take care of them, just in case, Adrian still hopes to eat Universe as soon as possible to avoid any deviations. Universe is a very important part of his plan.

If there is nothing else, I will leave first and wait for your good news.Adrian said and stood up.

Oh, hell, where are you going?Claude sighed in anger. We had only talked for a few minutes and your office was right above me. Wouldn't it be okay to stay for a while longer?

Because I have something else.Adrian shrugged.

It's Ah or Ah, you have other things, I don't know which woman you are going to find.

Claude twitched the corner of his mouth, of course, the last sentence was muttered very quietly, and then he remembered something and said: By the way, since this matter has been made public, New Line and Miramax are nothing, but you have to say a few words on Bosworth.

Of course, I don’t have to worry about what they will think, I have my own arrangements.Adrian nodded, including Universal.

Claude raised his hands and didn't say anything anymore. They have a good understanding until now. Adrian has the final say in film and television production. Who made him have such great achievements and reputation in this?

But this does not mean that he will let himself go, just like Adrian handed over other industries to him, not interfering but not asking or inquiring.

The foundation is finally going to be laid.

Adrian breathed a sigh of relief after coming out of Claude.

Yes, even if you acquire Global, you are still laying the foundation. The solider the foundation, the less likely the castle built on it will collapse, and it will be faster to build it. Now I will wait for the opportunity in two years!

Thinking of this, his brow suddenly frowned slightly, and then sighed softly in his heart.

Things in Southeast Asia have also exploded in May. He specially arranged a young man with a sense of justice to serve as CNN's local reporter, so those bloody riot scenes were immediately transmitted back to the United States.

Although this was after the Gulf War in 1992, CNN once again fully demonstrated its timeliness and left its peers far behind, the response it caused was far less than that of the Gulf War.

It is not surprising that the Gulf War was a war action in which the Americans fully demonstrated their armed forces, and the Indonesian riots had nothing to do with them.

Although some charitable groups have come forward to say that this is a humanitarian disaster, and some people have called on Congress to interfere with group companies like Adrian under Adrian's arrangements. Most of them manipulate and exchange behind the scenes. It is the worst way to stand up publicly to make their political remarks, but these are useless. Most Americans immediately turn their interests elsewhere except to express their sympathy.

This is all I can do.

Faced with this situation, Adrian could only shrug helplessly.

As for the government in the Pacific, he had neither interest nor need to blame him. After two lives, he became very calm and rational, and knew very well that there were many reasons for a thing to happen. Only those with ulterior motives would only hold on to it.

This matter was quickly left behind by Adrian. He still had a lot of things to do. Acquisition of Global is just one of them, and he didn't have to worry too much.

Oh, I have to apologize to you about this, they are all good candidates, very outstanding.

Sam Remy took off her hat and grabbed her head, then waved at Toby Maguire not far away, Hey Toby!

Is there anything, Mr. Director?Maguire ran over immediately, with a camera hanging around his neck, and he looked a little shy, indeed very much like Peter Parker.

Nothing, this is Mr. Adrian Cowell, and I am praising you to him.Remy immediately introduced Adrian.

Hello, Mr. Adrian, it is my honor to see you!

Maguire shook hands with Adrian excitedly. Although he knew that it was the director of Miracle who called him to star in "The Spirit Catcher" and "Spider-Man", this was the first time he met the other party. Naturally, he wanted to express his gratitude. Everyone knew what Adrian's favor meant.

Do it well, young man, you know that Sam had a dispute with me on whether to use you. Of course, he has admitted his mistake now.

Adrian smiled and patted his shoulder, while Remy coughed dryly from the side.

Toby, want to talk about the lines...Ed?!A voice full of surprise sounded at this moment, and then Kirsten's round face appeared in front of Adrian.

The rosy lips opened slightly, but the corners of the mouth were raised upward, forming a smile that looked both pure and charming, and also made two shallow dimples on the face.

The gray-blue eyes blinked gently, with a look of surprise, but occasionally a trace of deep cunning flashed. If you don't look carefully, you will be deceived by her.

Hi, Qiqi, wow, I haven’t seen you for a long time, you are getting more and more beautiful.Adrian said complimentedly after smiling at Kirsten.

This praise is sincere. Kirsten was wearing a small red cheongsam with azalea embroidered on it and a red shawl. Although the hem of the skirt covered her knees and spread high to half of her thighs, her figure that she maintained was fully displayed and was very sexy.

Her blonde hair was also dyed burgundy, and two hairpins were inserted behind her head, which was very compatible with a cheongsam. Even if her face looked big, it would not damage her seductiveness.

Thank you, I'm so glad to see you here.Kirsten smiled sweetly, but immediately turned around and pulled Maguire to the lines, but Yu Guang would occasionally glance at him.

Adrian chuckled in his heart, not paying attention to her, pulled Remy and said a few more words, then stood aside after the director announced that he would start filming the next content.

I have already explained this scene once, and now I will bring out your best side!

Remy said loudly from the sidelines, then waved his hand to prepare for the start, and everyone immediately started to move.

Adrian nodded slightly, affirming Remy's dispatch, but was stunned.

When Kirsten passed by him, he suddenly opened his mouth to him, stretched out his tongue and hooked it up and down. The unscrupulous tempting eyes showed him made him involuntarily breathe. Although everyone around him was busy, and she immediately returned to her previous expression after turning her head, this little fairy was too bold.

But if you are not so bold, you are not a little fairy. Maybe that little one can be removed and it is indeed very exciting.Looking at the graceful back, Adrian couldn't help but smack his lips.

The filming is about Spider-Man before his first encounter with the Green Devil in Times Square. He watched his friend be with the girl he had a crush on from afar.

Apart from some necessary sets, green curtains have hung around.

Of course, it is impossible to shoot such scenes at Times Square. Even if the crew is willing to spend money, the New York City government may not agree. However, the advancement of CG technology is making up for this shortcoming. Now we only need to build a model to shoot in the green curtain, and just move the shots of Times Square in later.

Such comic hero movies actually don’t require too much acting skills, as long as the relationship is in place, the audience mainly watch various more realistic special effects than before.

Thinking of this, Adrian couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It won't be long before the screen would be filled with special effects movies.

He knew this very well as when "Titanic" was released. There is actually no difference between making a movie and gambling. Gambling can only know whether it is a loss or a win after the trump card is turned over, while movies can only know whether the audience likes it after it is released.

Productions have always racked their brains to avoid the risks brought by filming, just like many gamblers racked their brains to calculate the cards in the other party's hands, but they have never had much effect.

And now, they finally found a good way to avoid risks. Yes, that is the special effects!

After "Titanic", the big scenes of various special effects will attract the audience's attention for a long time. Before the attractiveness of the special effects is completely squeezed out, and before the audience is tired of the big scene, the producers will not let go of this way to make money.

This is one of the reasons why various large-scale movies emerged in the past life after entering the 21st century. Even if the audience feels bored a few years later, there is still a big market for special effects movies.

It doesn't matter, don't worry, some things cannot be changed.

Adrian shook his head and stopped thinking about this.

What cannot be changed refers not only to the story as the core of the movie, but also to the special effects trend of commercial films in the next few years.

After the initial blind follower and after continuous losses, film production will still return to storytelling. What the audience wants to see is a complete story rather than just those gorgeous fights and scenes.

So why should he care about these things? It is the right way to seize this opportunity to make a fortune from it.

The content was quickly finished. Remy announced a few minutes of rest, and then began to shoot the battle between Spider-Man and the Green Devil. Adrian, who watched silently from beginning to end, expressed his affirmation to Sam Remy in his heart again.

Hi Ed.Kirsten's voice rang in his ears at this moment.

Hi, Qiqi.

Adrian immediately turned his head and then raised his eyebrows slightly. The little fairy in front of him seemed a little embarrassed to talk to him, but only he knew what kind of lewd heart was hidden under this shy expression.

Is there anything wrong?he asked gently.

Yes, but, can I want to talk to you privately?It's in the trailer over there.Kirsten bit his lip and looked at him with a pleading look. The shot below did not have my footage.

What a first-class acting.

Adrian praised secretly, then raised his hand and made a gesture of asking for help.

Kirsten didn't say anything, and immediately turned around and walked towards the nearby trailer. At first, he walked well, but when he arrived at the trailer, his butt, which was rounded by the cheongsam, began to twist and swing around greatly. Seeing Adrien behind him, his mind suddenly swayed, and a thought suddenly surged out of his mind. He seemed a little uncomfortable when he watched her perform. Could it be...

Hey Lawrence.

After entering the trailer, Kirsten closed the door and poked out from the window and shouted to a nearby staff member. I wanted to rest here and tell Wyman that when the director needed me, he would come and call me.

Listening to her voice, Adrian found a chair nearby and sat down. Only after he sat down, his throat couldn't help but thrust.

Kirsten, who bent over the window, not only raised his butt high, but also slowly picked up the hem of the cheongsam with his hands. Then, a pair of snow-white buttocks were completely exposed to Adrian's eyes. More importantly, there were no underwear under the hem of the skirt, and sure enough!

Thank you, Lawrence, you are such a good person.

Kirsten at the window said to the people outside with a innocent smile, and put his hands behind him and moved his wonderful buttocks away to Adrian.