Chapter 803： Love to death
Under the gray hair are a pair of brown eyes, in which the shimmering shrewdness cannot conceal the fatigue caused by the pressure. As a Paramount Pictures company, Brad Gray lightly holds the coffee cup and looks at the opposite side from time to time. In Ryan's body, the brain is spinning fast, considering the conditions put forward by the other party.
After Deutsche Bank stranded its investment agreement and suffered a credit freeze, Paramount Pictures now has very little choice. He was a little tempted by Ryan’s proposal to borrow $450 million from Paramount at a bank interest rate. The other party has this ability. He is convinced that his commercial films and peripheral products are simply gold-making machines.
Perhaps only God knows how much Ryan Jenkins has used Walt Disney's huge platform to gain for him and the people around him over the years.
He easily packaged a movie star from South Africa into a true female billionaire.
But what else does he have?
You know, although Paramount Pictures cannot get much help from Viacom, the parent company in crisis, it is not without other financing channels.
For example, David Ellison, who is known as Hollywood's biggest idiot, has been passing news some time ago that he can provide financial support for Paramount.
But Brad Gray did not agree for the time being, it can only be the last choice, the other party's appetite is too great, and he even asked Paramount to have a priority for future films: Chang: Venture capital rights, even if David? Ellison’s vision is the same as that of a layman. Brad Gray doesn’t want to take risks. Who knows if David Ellison is behind the arrogant and greedy Larry Ellison. This is simply sending himself. To the tiger's mouth.
In contrast, Ryan Jenkins is not good, but he has a good reputation in Hollywood. As long as the two parties reach an agreement, whether it is an oral or paper agreement, he will never regret it.
And he and Nicole Kidman have always been Paramount shareholders. The latter is still a member of the board of directors, and it is certainly not in their interest to suffer damage to Paramount.
It seems that accepting his funds is the wisest choice?
Even if he thinks so, Brad Gray will not immediately give an answer. This is a matter involving hundreds of millions of dollars. If he makes a decision with his head, the board of directors will definitely make a big noise, even if he is the powerful CEO. I am afraid that I will be held accountable by the head office in the future, and even lose my current position.
Ryan also knew that this matter could not be solved with a single conversation, which was related to completely controlling DreamWorks. And Spielberg who trusts each other is completely different. If Brad Gray pats his head and agrees, then he really has to consider whether there is another purpose, and whether the other party is qualified.
"Except for Paramount's full power to support the next two Oscars," Brad Gray seems to have a certain tendency, "Ryan, are there other conditions?"
The world will not lose pizza for no reason, he knows this very well.
"The Oscar matter is not difficult for you." Ryan looked at the honest Taylor beside him. Then he said, "I heard that David Ellison called you? Don't worry, I don't have his appetite. There is only one additional condition."
Ryan ordered the table. "If you restart the Star Trek series, the next three, I have one-third of the priority investment rights."
Although Paramount can play a series of dirty commercial deceptions by Hollywood filmmakers, such as ‘declaration of discounted costs’ and ‘falsely reporting overseas promotional and marketing expenses’ on Wall Street, these are all jokes in front of Ryan, an insider. The other party is not a fool, knowing that these can only deal with laymen, not Disney, which is also one of the six members.
"I need to submit to the board of directors for deliberation."
What the other party said was not what Ryan expected. "You also need to report to the head office."
"I can wait." Ryan nodded and said unhurriedly, "But I won't hold the funds for too long. The U.S. dollar has begun to depreciate again, and I am preparing for the next round of investment."
"I understand." Brad Gray stood up and shook hands with Ryan. "If an agreement can be reached, I believe this will be a pleasant cooperation."
Although the crisis encountered by Paramount Pictures is more caused by the general environment, he cannot escape the relationship. If he can't lead Paramount out of trouble as soon as possible, I believe the head office is likely to make adjustments to the management.
"I believe Summer will not refuse my kindness."
When Ryan finished speaking, Brad Gray said goodbye and left the cafe.
Viacom’s stock price plummeted. Although it was not at the point of applying for bankruptcy protection, it was also badly injured. Now it is barely ranked at the end of the top five media groups. Summer Redstone is a smart man, and he knows that he has not swallowed it. Paramount Pictures’ ambitions will certainly not reject this proposal.
Relatively speaking, despite the competition, the two sides are more like a loose alliance. Including Iran and other incidents, they have shown tacit agreement on many occasions.
After drinking the coffee in the cup, Ryan looked at her side, "Need something to eat?"
"No more." Taylor shook his head. "I want to stay in shape. I'm on a diet. Let's go home."
Putting on their hats and sunglasses, the two walked out the back door of the café. John was waiting in his car, waiting for Ryan and Taylor to get on the back seat of the RV. The car slowly turned out of the alley and drove up to Beverly Hills. Highway.
"Do you think Paramount will agree?" Tyler asked, turning to the other side.
"Why not?"
Ryan looked out the car window. It was a striking billboard with a movie poster of "Weaknesses" on it. He turned his gaze back and said, "This is a win-win situation."
"You actually spent so much thought on them." Taylor seemed to be a little emotional, "Do you need me to shed some light on Nicole and Nat?"
"Alison!" Ryan made a shut up gesture to her, and Taylor quickly raised his hand, "Well, I promise."
""Weakness" is coming out soon." Tyler took the initiative to change the subject, "how do you think Nicole has the hope of getting the third best actress, Golden Man?"
"It's hard to tell." Ryan shook his head. "Although the film fits the mainstream values we promote, but... Alison, I remember that you accompanied Nicole to a screening party?"
After Tyler nodded, Ryan continued, "Lee Anne Tawsey doesn’t have much to do with the role. Although Nicole’s performance is very good, she has won two Oscars for Best Actress. It may affect the voting choices of some judges."
"That's why you used so many methods?" Tyler pinched his pointed chin, "I think Nicole will be moved."
Ryan didn't say anything, and slowly leaned back in the chair.
He didn't need anyone to be grateful for doing this, he was just fulfilling his original promise, even if he only knew it.
Because of the financial crisis, "Weakness" had to change the release time and put it in the Thanksgiving file. This film about family relations is also more suitable for this schedule.
The financial crisis not only affected Hollywood’s funding sources, but also hit the box office. The North American box office in September and October was extremely miserable. Almost all the films released hit the streets. Some major productions have delayed their schedules. 007: Quantum Crisis once again suffered a dystocia, and the release time was forced to be postponed to mid-December.
Due to Ryan's intervention, most of Disney's films have avoided this time. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", which was originally released on the Thanksgiving Christmas file, was pushed to the summer file next year.
The only two remaining high-investment films are "Weakness" produced by Kidman Studios, Disney Pictures released, and the vampire romance film "Twilight Saga: Twilight" produced by Disney Pictures.
The production cost of the latter was only 35 million US dollars, but the market response it caused surprised everyone.
The film was shown in 3,419 theaters in the first week of its release in North America, with a box office revenue of 70.55 million U.S. dollars, and a single theater box office of more than 20,000 U.S. dollars.
You must know that the shadow of the financial crisis has only slightly dissipated, and the film market is still in chaos. Such a film with few outstanding advantages has achieved such outstanding results, which has made many forecasting agencies and production companies cry out. understand.
The movie itself is not as good as its box office results. Even Ryan admits this. From ordinary reporters to adult audiences to critics, there are almost all critical voices in the media.
"This is the most suitable movie you can find for teenagers, because the film is really old-fashioned and the feelings are pale. The film is a love story between people and ghosts under the packaging of'vampires plus youth school love'."
"The so-called'love' in this movie is lifeless, full of boring long shots shot at the pretty faces of handsome men and beauties, shabby performances, procrastinated plots, breathless, incoherent lines."
Despite the flood of bad reviews, the new generation of viewers fully demonstrated the characteristics of not being affected by the reviews. In just ten days, the North American box office of "Twilight Saga: Twilight" exceeded $120 million.
You must know that this is a film with a production cost of only 35 million U.S. dollars, even if the publicity cost is included, it is only 50 million U.S. dollars invested.
""Twilight" has fascinated a large female audience of about 16 years old and grandmother level ~ www.novelhall.com ~ everything seems to be able to stop the loli from the vulgarity of this adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's bestseller The favorite of the works swarmed."
These people can be said to be the largest group of viewers of this film, and even contributed nearly 75% of the box office.
But in any case, it is an indisputable fact that Disney has discovered a series of gold mines in the shadow of this market downturn.
Hollywood has no secrets. What role Ryan played in it became widely known. Many companies are watching him closely to see which novels he is interested in in the market in order to release them in advance.
Some people even wondered what books Ryan had read recently? What is the name of the book?
Even if the book is only Hegel's work, these people will find it out thoroughly to discover the possibility of film adaptation. (To be continued...)
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After Deutsche Bank stranded its investment agreement and suffered a credit freeze, Paramount Pictures now has very little choice. He was a little tempted by Ryan’s proposal to borrow $450 million from Paramount at a bank interest rate. The other party has this ability. He is convinced that his commercial films and peripheral products are simply gold-making machines.
Perhaps only God knows how much Ryan Jenkins has used Walt Disney's huge platform to gain for him and the people around him over the years.
He easily packaged a movie star from South Africa into a true female billionaire.
But what else does he have?
You know, although Paramount Pictures cannot get much help from Viacom, the parent company in crisis, it is not without other financing channels.
For example, David Ellison, who is known as Hollywood's biggest idiot, has been passing news some time ago that he can provide financial support for Paramount.
But Brad Gray did not agree for the time being, it can only be the last choice, the other party's appetite is too great, and he even asked Paramount to have a priority for future films: Chang: Venture capital rights, even if David? Ellison’s vision is the same as that of a layman. Brad Gray doesn’t want to take risks. Who knows if David Ellison is behind the arrogant and greedy Larry Ellison. This is simply sending himself. To the tiger's mouth.
In contrast, Ryan Jenkins is not good, but he has a good reputation in Hollywood. As long as the two parties reach an agreement, whether it is an oral or paper agreement, he will never regret it.
And he and Nicole Kidman have always been Paramount shareholders. The latter is still a member of the board of directors, and it is certainly not in their interest to suffer damage to Paramount.
It seems that accepting his funds is the wisest choice?
Even if he thinks so, Brad Gray will not immediately give an answer. This is a matter involving hundreds of millions of dollars. If he makes a decision with his head, the board of directors will definitely make a big noise, even if he is the powerful CEO. I am afraid that I will be held accountable by the head office in the future, and even lose my current position.
Ryan also knew that this matter could not be solved with a single conversation, which was related to completely controlling DreamWorks. And Spielberg who trusts each other is completely different. If Brad Gray pats his head and agrees, then he really has to consider whether there is another purpose, and whether the other party is qualified.
"Except for Paramount's full power to support the next two Oscars," Brad Gray seems to have a certain tendency, "Ryan, are there other conditions?"
The world will not lose pizza for no reason, he knows this very well.
"The Oscar matter is not difficult for you." Ryan looked at the honest Taylor beside him. Then he said, "I heard that David Ellison called you? Don't worry, I don't have his appetite. There is only one additional condition."
Ryan ordered the table. "If you restart the Star Trek series, the next three, I have one-third of the priority investment rights."
Although Paramount can play a series of dirty commercial deceptions by Hollywood filmmakers, such as ‘declaration of discounted costs’ and ‘falsely reporting overseas promotional and marketing expenses’ on Wall Street, these are all jokes in front of Ryan, an insider. The other party is not a fool, knowing that these can only deal with laymen, not Disney, which is also one of the six members.
"I need to submit to the board of directors for deliberation."
What the other party said was not what Ryan expected. "You also need to report to the head office."
"I can wait." Ryan nodded and said unhurriedly, "But I won't hold the funds for too long. The U.S. dollar has begun to depreciate again, and I am preparing for the next round of investment."
"I understand." Brad Gray stood up and shook hands with Ryan. "If an agreement can be reached, I believe this will be a pleasant cooperation."
Although the crisis encountered by Paramount Pictures is more caused by the general environment, he cannot escape the relationship. If he can't lead Paramount out of trouble as soon as possible, I believe the head office is likely to make adjustments to the management.
"I believe Summer will not refuse my kindness."
When Ryan finished speaking, Brad Gray said goodbye and left the cafe.
Viacom’s stock price plummeted. Although it was not at the point of applying for bankruptcy protection, it was also badly injured. Now it is barely ranked at the end of the top five media groups. Summer Redstone is a smart man, and he knows that he has not swallowed it. Paramount Pictures’ ambitions will certainly not reject this proposal.
Relatively speaking, despite the competition, the two sides are more like a loose alliance. Including Iran and other incidents, they have shown tacit agreement on many occasions.
After drinking the coffee in the cup, Ryan looked at her side, "Need something to eat?"
"No more." Taylor shook his head. "I want to stay in shape. I'm on a diet. Let's go home."
Putting on their hats and sunglasses, the two walked out the back door of the café. John was waiting in his car, waiting for Ryan and Taylor to get on the back seat of the RV. The car slowly turned out of the alley and drove up to Beverly Hills. Highway.
"Do you think Paramount will agree?" Tyler asked, turning to the other side.
"Why not?"
Ryan looked out the car window. It was a striking billboard with a movie poster of "Weaknesses" on it. He turned his gaze back and said, "This is a win-win situation."
"You actually spent so much thought on them." Taylor seemed to be a little emotional, "Do you need me to shed some light on Nicole and Nat?"
"Alison!" Ryan made a shut up gesture to her, and Taylor quickly raised his hand, "Well, I promise."
""Weakness" is coming out soon." Tyler took the initiative to change the subject, "how do you think Nicole has the hope of getting the third best actress, Golden Man?"
"It's hard to tell." Ryan shook his head. "Although the film fits the mainstream values we promote, but... Alison, I remember that you accompanied Nicole to a screening party?"
After Tyler nodded, Ryan continued, "Lee Anne Tawsey doesn’t have much to do with the role. Although Nicole’s performance is very good, she has won two Oscars for Best Actress. It may affect the voting choices of some judges."
"That's why you used so many methods?" Tyler pinched his pointed chin, "I think Nicole will be moved."
Ryan didn't say anything, and slowly leaned back in the chair.
He didn't need anyone to be grateful for doing this, he was just fulfilling his original promise, even if he only knew it.
Because of the financial crisis, "Weakness" had to change the release time and put it in the Thanksgiving file. This film about family relations is also more suitable for this schedule.
The financial crisis not only affected Hollywood’s funding sources, but also hit the box office. The North American box office in September and October was extremely miserable. Almost all the films released hit the streets. Some major productions have delayed their schedules. 007: Quantum Crisis once again suffered a dystocia, and the release time was forced to be postponed to mid-December.
Due to Ryan's intervention, most of Disney's films have avoided this time. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", which was originally released on the Thanksgiving Christmas file, was pushed to the summer file next year.
The only two remaining high-investment films are "Weakness" produced by Kidman Studios, Disney Pictures released, and the vampire romance film "Twilight Saga: Twilight" produced by Disney Pictures.
The production cost of the latter was only 35 million US dollars, but the market response it caused surprised everyone.
The film was shown in 3,419 theaters in the first week of its release in North America, with a box office revenue of 70.55 million U.S. dollars, and a single theater box office of more than 20,000 U.S. dollars.
You must know that the shadow of the financial crisis has only slightly dissipated, and the film market is still in chaos. Such a film with few outstanding advantages has achieved such outstanding results, which has made many forecasting agencies and production companies cry out. understand.
The movie itself is not as good as its box office results. Even Ryan admits this. From ordinary reporters to adult audiences to critics, there are almost all critical voices in the media.
"This is the most suitable movie you can find for teenagers, because the film is really old-fashioned and the feelings are pale. The film is a love story between people and ghosts under the packaging of'vampires plus youth school love'."
"The so-called'love' in this movie is lifeless, full of boring long shots shot at the pretty faces of handsome men and beauties, shabby performances, procrastinated plots, breathless, incoherent lines."
Despite the flood of bad reviews, the new generation of viewers fully demonstrated the characteristics of not being affected by the reviews. In just ten days, the North American box office of "Twilight Saga: Twilight" exceeded $120 million.
You must know that this is a film with a production cost of only 35 million U.S. dollars, even if the publicity cost is included, it is only 50 million U.S. dollars invested.
""Twilight" has fascinated a large female audience of about 16 years old and grandmother level ~ www.novelhall.com ~ everything seems to be able to stop the loli from the vulgarity of this adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's bestseller The favorite of the works swarmed."
These people can be said to be the largest group of viewers of this film, and even contributed nearly 75% of the box office.
But in any case, it is an indisputable fact that Disney has discovered a series of gold mines in the shadow of this market downturn.
Hollywood has no secrets. What role Ryan played in it became widely known. Many companies are watching him closely to see which novels he is interested in in the market in order to release them in advance.
Some people even wondered what books Ryan had read recently? What is the name of the book?
Even if the book is only Hegel's work, these people will find it out thoroughly to discover the possibility of film adaptation. (To be continued...)
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