Hollywood New Century

Simon, who was lying in the big bathtub while taking a bath while admiring the night view of the Han River, took a sip of the champagne beside him.

These days are indeed too leisurely. South Korea has a population of 60 million, and it is also an important market for the Asian entertainment industry.

The people of Xinghai Group will not say that their boss is not doing his job properly.

Suddenly, the phone rang, Simon looked at the received message, and the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

Netflix is ​​done, and privatization will begin soon.

"It's time to go back to China," Simon said and got out of the bathtub on his own. He originally planned to harm RB, but it seems that he can only wait for the next time.

The next day, Simon said goodbye to Tong Liya and Zhou Lixian, and flew directly to the United States on his own business jet.

Simon is not worried about the privatization process of Netflix. Now, of course, Simon is worried about the 20% stake in NBC Universal Entertainment in the hands of Vivendi Group.

In New York in September, the climate is still very good, about 20 degrees is just right.

New York, Brooklyn, the new Nets home stadium under construction, the **** center gymnasium has already taken shape.

"Let's go," Simon just watched for a while and left here with his assistant Martha Cosby into the commercial van.

"Dick Cook has officially joined Xinghai Entertainment and signed a contract with Xinghai Entertainment. As the chairman of Xinghai International Pictures, he is responsible for the overseas distribution of Xinghai Entertainment's film and television. Of course, his current main direction is Europe and Australia;"

"Netflix has officially submitted an application for delisting;"

"Nine Bird Fund's current holdings in Amazon, Google, Apple and other companies have greatly increased;"

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Following Martha Cosby's report, Simon asked occasionally while listening.

However, after all, Martha Cosby is mainly responsible for the Nine-headed Bird Fund, and the report on Xinghai Entertainment is not so detailed.

Simon would have to wait for Laura Collins to report in more detail.

Rubbing his temples, Simon leaned on the chair in the car and had some headaches. Now the family has indeed achieved a great deal!

"By the way, the naming contracts of the home stadiums of the Dolphins and the Nets have been dealt with, right?" Simon asked, after all, Nine Bird Sports is under the Nine Birds Fund.

"No problem, the Miami Dolphins are going to do a renovation next year, and the contact with Wells Fargo is very harmonious, and the Nets are also booked to move into the new stadium before the start of the 2010-2011 season next year," Martha Cosby said. Respond quickly.

"That's good, you can help me make an analysis table about the various teams in the Premier League, focusing on those clubs that may be sold, and the report is based on the big market," Simon said after thinking for a while.

Martha Cosby was stunned for a moment, and said in surprise: "The Premier League, the English football club? Boss, are you going to buy a Premier League football club?"

Simon nodded and said: "I have had this idea for a long time, but Jiutou Sports will become the overlord of sports entertainment in the future."

"Understood!"

At the same time, the wasteland sci-fi film "District 9" released by Xinghai Pictures was released in North America and received a box office of 37 million US dollars in its first week.

Compared to the $30 million production cost, "District 9" is another successful film.

New York, Hilton Hotel, a large entertainment party is being held, men and women from the film industry, the news industry and the fashion industry, plus a lot of company executives and investors.

"It seems that the U.S. economy is really recovering," Simon smiled and joked with Peter Jackson, the great director beside him.

"No matter when, there is always no shortage of this kind of activity in the United States, isn't it?" The success of "The Ninth District", Peter Jackson is one of the producers, of course, is honored.

"By the way, is The Hobbit on hold again now?" Simon asked.

"Well, you know, MGM is in a serious crisis right now, and Warner Bros. and New Line Pictures have no problem, but MGM can't get the money right now," Peter Jackson smiled helplessly, after all MGM owns the overseas distribution rights for the series.

"Oh, it's really a mess, aren't Warner Bros. and Disney interested in MGM?" Simon continued to ask.

"Simon, what about you, it's not just the two of them who are interested in MGM, and the object of your interest is not the entire MGM," Peter Jackson said, and made a funny expression at Simon .

"Hahaha, if MGM's price is lower, I'd be interested in taking over, after all, their debt is too high," Simon said it would be a lie to say no interest, MGM's huge film library plus 007 series copyright, It is its greatest asset.

"Well, you tycoons think about this kind of thing, I'm just a director, I don't have any opinion on this," Peter Jackson said, taking a sip of wine.

After the two chatted a few more times, Simon seemed to see Charlize Theron walking towards him.

"Hi Charlie!"

"Simon, good evening!"

The two hugged, and Simon played a friendly match with Charlize Theron anyway.

Charlize Theron's light-colored evening dress set off her tall figure perfectly.

"I didn't expect to see you here again," Charlize Theron really hadn't seen Simon Pike for a long time.

"Just a few days after returning to China, has the filming of "Superman Hancock" started?" Simon said with a smile.

Charlize Theron nodded and responded, "It's been over a month and the main location is New York!"

"Also, Burning Plains is coming out next week, and the premiere is right here in New York."

"The Burning Plain?" Simon was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that this formalist film made in 2007 was previously invested by Summit Entertainment.

After Xinghai Pictures acquired Peak, except for "Twilight", all others were resold to other film companies. For example, the North American release of "Chibi", the North American release of "Astro Boy", etc., have already been released.

"Which company releases "Burning Plains" now?" Simon asked. After all, Simon couldn't remember so many things.

"Well, Venus Films, this film participated in the Venice Film Festival last year and won a performance award," Charlize Theron said and smiled. .

It's normal for Venus Pictures to not take it seriously, and it has already been released in many overseas places, and the box office is not very good.

There is a certain reputation, otherwise Venus Pictures is estimated to continue to be hidden.

It turned out that it was still under the banner of Xinghai, and Simon didn't say much. The film distribution was in accordance with the company's regulations.

It's good to see it in North America now.