America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 303 European Goddess

  Paparazzi reporters and stars always complement each other. .

  They are actually an important part of an ecology called the entertainment industry.

  Paparazzi need to take photos of celebrities to create news, gain ratings and increase sales.

  Stars often need paparazzi to increase their exposure and attention.

  Many times, the relationship between the two parties is actually relatively good.

   Certain outdated or not-so-famous stars.

   Sometimes it is even necessary to bribe paparazzi reporters to take their photos and help them create some exposure.

  Tonight, this reception held by Vivendi.

  The scale is so grand, and so many European stars have been invited.

   Those paparazzi reporters in Europe, it is impossible not to know.

  In the afternoon, many paparazzi reporters from all over Europe came to hear about it.

   TOEFL has a very good air network in Europe, and it is not difficult to come to Paris from other European regions.

   Like this.

   Outside the Saint-Ouen Marcheps Hotel, in a short period of time, a large number of European local paparazzi reporters gathered.

  When a convoy of seven black cars slowly entered the scene around the hotel.

   This naturally attracted the attention of the reporters, the onlookers, as well as the hotel and reception staff.

  Other European stars or European entertainment celebrities who come to today’s reception today will only have a luxury car or a nanny car at most.

   Most of the seven black cars that suddenly appeared were expensive Rolls-Royces.

  After forming the team, the aura is very shocking.

  The imposing convoy made the surrounding reporters, guests, pedestrians, and hotel staff all look sideways.

   There were eye-catching paparazzi, and immediately remembered the scene that happened at the entrance of the Vivendi Building in the morning.

  Some paparazzi shouted excitedly: "Hey! This is the team again, the Americans are here! The richest man in the world is here!"

  The other colleagues around were reminded, which made everyone excited all of a sudden.

  The flash suddenly turned the surroundings into daylight, and the film was shot like crazy without money.

   After ensuring safety.

   Abel who got off the bus, in order to make a good impression on old Europe.

  He was also in front of the car door, smiling and waving in the direction of the reporters.

  Already experienced, he wore sunglasses when he got out of the car.

   In this way, the eyes will not be dazzled.

   After standing for about ten seconds, I felt that I had enough shots.

  Abel refused to accept the interview at all, and was escorted by the security staff of the rock, and walked to the interior of the St. Owen Marchepsey Hotel.

  The general manager of Chepsey Hotel St. Ounma, a bald man named Henry has already greeted him.

   "Mr. Smith, hello, this is Henry Pryke, I am."

  The richest man in the world comes to the scene, even if it is a top hotel in Paris.

  St. Ounma Chepsey Hotel will also take it very seriously.

  Because in the future, this hotel can claim to the outside world that the richest man in the world once stayed here.

   To some extent, this has improved the reputation of the hotel.

  Abel smiled and didn't answer, and asked David to deal with it.

  For Abel, this is just the general manager of a local high-end hotel in Paris.

   has no affiliation with myself.

  Abel can't spend time on bald guys.

   In addition, the top executives of the Vivendi Universal Group, after knowing his arrival, quickly greeted him.

  The person who came was even Jean-Marie Messier himself, the number one person in the European entertainment industry.

   Under the warm welcome of Vivendi CEO.

  After Abel appeared.

   European stars who can only compete locally in Europe, under the leadership of the giant Spike.

   At the reception with more than 200 people, everyone applauded to welcome the guests from the United States.

   Behind is Jean-Marie Messier, who gave a passionate speech.

   After Jean-Marie Messier finished speaking, he smiled and handed the microphone to Abel.

   Abel, who took the microphone, was under the watchful eyes of more than two hundred European entertainment elites.

  He didn't have any stage fright either, and said with a smile, "I'm very glad to be here today and meet you gentlemen and ladies."

   "I'm actually in the entertainment industry myself. Everyone knows that I have a film company, I have a TV station, I have a music and record company. So in a way, we are actually the same person."

   "I am here today and want to announce something. Gentlemen of Vivendi, you already know about it."

   "Mr. Messier." Having said that, Abel smiled and asked Jean-Marie Messier, "Is it me, or you?"

  Jean-Marie Mercier said politely: "Come on, Mr. Smith."

  Abel smiled, then took the microphone and continued speaking.

   "What will be announced today is that Smith Media will launch a "European Star Project" with Vivendi in Europe and the United States."

   "The purpose of "European Star Project" is a plan to promote some outstanding European directors, actors, and singers to North America and the world after packaging."

   "The specific situation is that Smith Media and Vivendi will jointly spend 500 million euros, and a total of 1 billion euros will be put together to implement this plan."

   "This plan is expected to shoot 5-8 films. 5 TV series. Release about 10 albums. It will be jointly implemented by Smith and Vivendi. The work in this plan will share the resources between the two parties."

   "This will be a major event in the entertainment media in Europe and North America. If you are interested, you can go to Vivendi to learn about the situation."

   Having said that, Abel looked at Jean-Marie Messier with a smile again, "Am I right, Mr. Messier?"

  Jean-Marie Messier laughed and said, "That's right, that's what it means."

   This matter is between the two parties, after negotiating the shares of NBC TV station today.

  Jean-Marie Messier took Abel to visit and browse in Vivendi, and the two talked about a rough idea.

  After the announcement this time, Vivendi and Smith Media will start specific negotiations afterwards.

   The central idea is like what Abel just said.

  The specific cooperation rules and terms require a period of negotiation and consultation between the two companies.

  This proposal was proposed by Abel, and Vivendi's senior management agreed after a brief discussion.

  From the perspective of both parties, if this plan can be implemented.

   Both parties can benefit from it.

   First, Smith Media.

  Smith Media appeared and rose too fast, and Abel has not shown much favor to the Oilers until now.

  The media in the United States has faintly resisted him.

  Some giants in Hollywood are preparing to fight against MGM, which may be unstoppable next year.

  Although it will not be blocked, because its volume is too large, it can already form its own system.

  But a certain degree of cold war can be achieved by other media giants.

  Robert confides this concern to Abel.

  Abel also knew that this might happen.

  In fact, to break this situation, it can be said to be very simple.

  As long as Abel expresses his favor to the Oilers and even cooperates with them.

  Then this kind of vague cold war will end immediately, but in that way, Smith Media will also be stained with a layer of oil.

   Like News Corp. is now.

  Abel was not very resistant to this, because it was just a layer of oil on the surface.

   The control is still in his own hands.

  Mr. Art student who failed the ranking, it’s not because he was oily in the early stage.

  When those oilmen and Wall Street bosses gave him loans, it was called generosity.

  This kind of cooperation and the smell of oil on the body will not prevent the students who failed the exam from vigorously removing oil.

   It's just that it takes time, and it takes oil people to take the initiative.

  Abel felt that he should have the initiative in this regard.

  Since it is temporarily impossible to enchant the BUFF of the oil.

  Abel thought about strengthening the power of Smith Media from other levels.

  Europe is a good source of new forces.

  As a newborn media giant, absorb some fresh blood from old Europe to seek its own development.

  This kind of cooperation can also improve the local influence of Smith Media in Europe.

  For example, in terms of TV stations, AMC TV station and later NBC TV station can cooperate with Canal+ TV station under Vivendi.

  Canal+ is the No. 1 paid cable TV station in Europe.

  MGM can also cooperate with Universal in North America and EMI and Gaumont in Europe at the same time.

  If this kind of cooperation can be achieved, it will be beneficial to Smith Media.

  Vivendi is simpler here.

  As an outsider, Vivendi, who took over Universal from the Neon people, was also somewhat excluded by the American media.

  That is to say, Vivendi is very open-minded and welcomes Wall Street investors very much.

  Although it is listed in Paris, one-third of the shareholders are from the United States.

   It can already be counted as half of an American company, so it doesn't have to be completely squeezed out.

   It's just that, it's impossible to go any further.

  Even the authentic Angus Smith can be excluded, let alone the unauthentic Gallic chicken?

  The foundation and core of Vivendi is mainly in Europe.

   If Abel's plan is successful, it will mainly benefit Europe.

  Of course Vivendi is happy to implement it.

  Both Langs have lovers and concubines, so they are naturally willing to cooperate.

   Anyway, it is said to be one billion euros, but it is not taken out at one time.

  If the cooperation is happy in the future, one billion euros may be divided into several years or even ten years, and then gradually come out.

  If the cooperation is not good or someone loses money, then the matter will be dropped.

  This is the case from the perspective of both partners.

   Standing in the eyes of more than 200 elites in the European entertainment circle.

   It's another situation.

  No matter how much the old European filmmakers flaunted their independent film art, how much they pursued the humanistic atmosphere and the freedom of film shooting.

  But if their movies do not sell well at the box office, they are not good at the box office, and if their influence is poor, their influence is poor.

  The group of people who say that Hollywood smells too bad, most of them are actually full of yearning for Hollywood in their hearts.

   There are too few European filmmakers like Luc Besson who dare to act and act successfully.

  In the end, the old European filmmakers could only shoot their own low-budget literary and feature films.

   While watching Hollywood blockbusters with envy and hatred, they are attacking the European film market unscrupulously.

  Compared to China, which has cultural barriers, Europe, which has the same language and the same species as North America.

  Many times, facing the invasion of Hollywood, there is really no resistance at all.

  Everyone has a temper, and there are few European filmmakers who have a temper, and there are not many who do not want to retaliate and let European films go to the United States.

   It's just that they don't have a chance, or they can't adapt to Hollywood at all.

  Now the "European Star Project" of the two giants sounds as if they want to put the power of European movies in North America.

  Even if the details of this incident are still unclear, the European filmmakers present were all excited.

   If you can go, 99% of Europeans here will want to go to Hollywood to make a living!

  After Abel and Jean-Marie Messier announced the confirmation of this matter.

   At the reception, there was a sudden public opinion.

  The trio that appeared here today are Penelope Cruz, Sophie Marceau, and Luc Besson.

   These three people soon became the most dazzling cubs in the field.

  The reason is that many people know it.

   These three are considered to be the three best existences in Europe in Hollywood.

  If there is a chance to go to Hollywood, of course, I hope to avoid some pitfalls there.

  Many people approached through various relationships, gradually making the trio overwhelmed.

   This situation did not improve until a senior executive from Vivendi Entertainment came over here.

  The Vivendi executive who came over is the production director of Vivendi Entertainment.

  He is also the general manager of EMI Films, one of the subsidiaries of Vivendi.

   If you compare it horizontally, this person's status is almost equivalent to the level of the CEO of the Big Six in Hollywood.

  His arrival naturally received great attention from this small circle.

   He seemed to be looking for a trio, so naturally Luc Besson was in charge.

   "Ah, it's all here. That's great." The executive named Philip laughed.

  Luc is very familiar with this guy. When he wanted to make a certain movie, the first thing he asked for investment was Philip.

   "Philippe." Luc Besson said enthusiastically: "What's the matter? Everyone wants to know about the big plan now, and they are all asking us about Hollywood."

  Philip smiled and shook his head, "There are some things you need to go over."

   "Miss Penelope Cruz, Ms. Sophie Marceau. And you, Luc." Philip said: "Mr. Spike, I hope you can go over."

  The three of them were a little surprised, they didn't know what the real European entertainment giant told them to do in the past.

  Luc relied on his good relationship with Philip, he asked in a low voice:

   "Mr. Spike let us go? What is the reason, Philip, can you tell us?"

   "Mr. Smith wants to see you."

  Philip said frankly: "When he was chatting with Mr. Messier, Mr. Messier asked him which European director, star, actor, and singer he liked."

   "Among the names Mr. Smith said, there are several of you."

  Looking at the trio, Philip ignored the eyes of other people around him, "Mr. Messier hopes that you can go over and have a chat with Mr. Smith."

   Facing Philip's request, the trio of course dared not refuse.

  Under the leadership of Philip, Sophie Marceau and the others followed.

   When they arrived, they found Abel and Messier beside him, except Spike and other Vivendi executives.

   There are also many old and well-known figures in the European entertainment industry.

   Like in France or even in Europe, the influence of the French rose-Isabelle Adjani is far above the French kiss Sophie Marceau.

   There are also several well-known French and European directors such as Jean-Claude Brissot and Robert Bresson.

  They and a group of senior Vivendi executives were talking softly around Abel Smith from the United States.

  Every face has a warm and gentle smile, looking like an upper class.

   After getting close enough, Sophie Marceau and Penelope Cruz both had to admit it.

  The American media described many of Abel's appearances correctly.

  For example, the metaphor of "Apollo, the sun god" appears most frequently and is used a little too much.

  At this moment, they felt that this metaphor was really appropriate for Abel.

  Sophie Marceau is okay, she has enough experience.

   Penelope Cruz is a little younger after all.

   She looked at Abel's beautiful eyes, and she couldn't blink.

   Before the two came.

  Abel felt a little bored already.

   Mainly on Abel's side, except for Vivendi's top management.

  He respected the top elites in the European entertainment industry who surrounded him.

  Like famous directors Robert Bresson, Jean-Luc Godard, famous European filmmaker Gilles Jacob and the like.

  He didn't know any of them.

  He also has an impression of a female star, Isabella Adjani.

  But this year's Isabella Adjani is already forty-six years old.

  Years loves defeated beauties the most.

  No matter how beautiful a beauty is, she can't turn back when she gets old.

  For European and American women, the age of 40 is even more difficult.

  European and American women who are over 40, no matter how well maintained they are and how beautiful they are naturally, it is still difficult to conceal the aging brought about by their age.

  Isabella Adjani in front of you is.

   No matter how gorgeous she was when she was young, she is now a middle-aged woman at the age of forty-six.

   No matter how well maintained and well groomed.

  To be honest, Abel really has no idea.

   I'm almost fifty, and I can still see it on the mirror after putting on makeup.

   But in reality, if you observe carefully, you can see various crow's feet and the like.

  The only thing left is the invisible temperament.

  He has no hobbies in this area, he still likes to be younger.

  At least under the age of forty.

   Fortunately, just when he was feeling bored, the trio came over.

  27-year-old Penelope Cruz, 34-year-old Sophie Marceau.

   Pulled his interest back.

  The following things are logical

  Luc Besson trio because they are the only European entertainment elites that Abel knows and has heard of.

  The trio naturally came in front of Abel, getting Abel's attention more than seniors in other circles.

  Vivendi executives found this out.

   It is natural to focus on Sophie Marceau and the other three.

   Other European entertainment superstars of the older generation, such as Isabel Adjani, were naturally gradually excluded from the circle.

   Then when the reception was in the middle, Abel said he was going to the bathroom to solve his physical problems.

  Have chatted with him, and chatted very happily Penelope Cruz, said she and Sophie Marceau are also going.

   Sophie Marceau thought I didn't say I would go.

   However, Penelope Cruz pulled her to follow Abel.

   Sophie Marceau has to go if she doesn't.

  The three left together.

   Many people have noticed, but looking at the smiling Vivendi executives, no one dared to say anything.

  The following things are logical.

  (end of this chapter)