Hollywood New Century

"Simon, at the dinner just now, Columbia President Doug Beldrag asked me to talk about the current situation and situation of several major Hollywood studios," Nina Jacobson said to Simon in the car.

"I know that if Xinghai buys MGM in exchange for MPAA members and gives up NBC Universal, if Xinghai buys NBC Universal, the threat to them will be greatly increased," Simon said casually.

Nina Jacobson nodded, that's what she meant, but now MGM is indeed a hot potato, and the excessive debt is too scary.

"Don't worry, you pay attention to the group bonds that are being issued. I will be going to Washington in a few days to attend the White House dinner hosted by the president. I will chat with those fund managers and bankers on Wall Street," Simon said and touched his hand. Touching his forehead, he continued,

"I made a promise to the Big Six that were basically unfulfilled. If they did, I could buy MGM and give up the competition from NBC Universal first!"

"Unfulfilled promises?" Nina Jacobson said with a wink, which means that NBC Universal is still going to be acquired!

After Simon returned to his estate in Beverly Hills, it was about ten o'clock in the evening, three hours later than New York in Los Angeles.

Immediately, I specifically called Nancy Davis to ask how much the film fund under Nine Head Bird Capital could prepare.

"Currently, there are about $3 billion in film and television investment. If I do my best, I can raise up to $5 billion in capital. Many state pension funds are interested in Xinghai Entertainment," Nancy Day said. Weiss explained,

"However, in terms of cooperation, we need to diversify, which can be used as a loan, and can be used as a share of film investment!"

"Well, most of them will be directly in charge of bonds. How much support do those banks have for us?" Xinghai Entertainment currently has enough funds for film development. OK.

After all, many films are now co-produced with outside studios, and some of the funding is already pulled in by the producers.

"The bank needs to make a specific risk assessment of Xinghai Entertainment's projects. Judging from the current contacts, there are many people who are interested. Most of them are most interested in the hope of getting some original shares of Xinghai," Nancy David Si himself is very optimistic about Xinghai Entertainment, and it will definitely be a blockbuster when the IPO occurs.

"You can think about it, but it depends on the result of this acquisition of NBC Universal." Simon is very confident in himself. When the IPO of Xinghai comes, it will definitely skyrocket.

"By the way, the fall of the euro is about to start soon. I have already made the "San Francisco Chronicle" begin to sing badly. Are you guys starting next month?"

"Yes, each fund has already stocked up a lot of ammunition. The "San Francisco Chronicle" seems to have launched a signal. After that, the media will look at several major rating agencies. When Greece's national debt ratio is announced, it will detonate," Nan said. Shi Davies, a rare financial witch on Wall Street, is also feeling hot and exciting now!

"It's coming soon, it will be announced next month. This kind of thing can't be concealed. According to the information returned by Goldman Sachs, it can't be contained." Simon sometimes really doesn't admire Goldman Sachs. Deceiving foreign governments is like drinking water.

No matter what kind of impact and damage it will cause to other countries, as long as it can make money. Help the Greek government make fake accounts to hide the EU!

"Simon, this time I have prepared a $5 billion hedge fund on my side, plus your $2 billion is a total of $7 billion!"

"Well, that's ok! Many movies have not been filmed in Europe this year. It is because of the weakness of the US dollar that the cost of filming in Europe has virtually increased. I believe it will improve in the second half of next year. "Hollywood is also suffering. It's nice to go overseas to shoot a movie and get a tax rebate, but the dollar's weakness offsets this advantage!

"Weakness" began its release in North America on 11.20, held its premiere in Los Angeles, and the radiant Nicole Kidman has been promoting it hard this time.

Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts and many other Hollywood stars were in attendance.

There was a long red carpet at the entrance of the Xinghai Grand Theater in Los Angeles. Simon Pike also specially attended this time, and also invited Michael Oher, the prototype of the protagonist in the play, who is now a member of the Miami Dolphins, to attend the premiere.

It seems that the male lead Quinton Aaron is a bit bigger than Michael Oher.

After Simon and the main creative staff took pictures, they began to accept media interviews.

"Mr. Pike, has Xinghai Entertainment also made an offer to MGM now?"

"If Xinghai Entertainment is enough to fail NBC Universal, will it fight for MGM?"

"..."

"Everyone," Simon squeezed his hands, and then said, "Regarding NBC Universal and MGM, these are the internal strategic issues of Xinghai Entertainment, and there is no comment!"

"Today is the premiere of "Weakness," which I dare say is one of the best sports inspirational films out there. You should ask more about the film!"

After bringing the topic back, Simon answered a few questions casually, and the reporters turned their microphones on the stars.

"It's such an honor to have the famous Simon Pike at the premiere," Nicole Kidman, dressed in a red dress, said in the theater lounge.

Simon smiled and said, "This is also my company's film. Isn't it normal to come to the premiere?"

After the two hugged and sat together on the couch, Nicole Kidman was indeed happy with the movie.

"During the movie preview, many critics were full of praise for the movie, and this time my performance is also very confident, what do you think?" Nicole Kidman spent a lot of thought, after all, this is a great turnaround Chance.

"Don't worry, your performance has no flaws, and the movie is in line with the main theme of the United States and the political direction. It is warm and touching. The Oscar judges will not turn a blind eye," Simon said. up.

"Ah, that's good, so I can rest assured," Nicole Kidman is indeed a little relieved. In the past few years, her reputation has put a lot of pressure on herself.

"By the way, you also made a literary film "Rabbit Hole" this year. Is it released next year? Is it all finished now?" Simon asked.

"It's closed, I'm doing post-editing, and it's being released by Venus Films. I'll have to learn about the various jobs when the time comes." Nicole Kidman has great ambitions and has always wanted to become a film producer. .

"By the way, I want to buy a large ranch. Do you have experience in this area, do you have any introduction?" Simon asked again.

"The ranch? I do have one in Australia. Where do you want to buy it? There are many in the United States and Canada. I also have a rural area in Tennessee," Nicole Kidman said, looking at Simon, jumping The **** is too fast, and it suddenly becomes a farm?

"It's nothing, but sometimes I want to go to that kind of place and get close to nature!"

"Oh, talk to me well at night, and I'll give you some advice."