Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 962 Haotian Square
"Hollywood returns to the era of the Big Seven!" --- "Los Angeles Times"

A report in the "Los Angeles Times" instantly attracted the attention of the entire North America.

The article introduces in detail the process of Liang Tianchi Films' wholly-owned acquisition of MGM Holdings. Whether it is 25 billion US dollars in cash, or 40 billion in debt and 5 million in return, it is very accurate and conclusive.

This article also deservedly caused a huge sensation in the industry.

Liangtianchi Films has stabilized Lions Gate and Peak for two consecutive years, becoming the leader of independent film companies. Last year, it even surpassed the two major Hollywood giants in one fell swoop, and its year-end total box office ranked fifth among North American film companies!
At the same time, "The Avengers", which is currently being screened, can be called a record harvester. It is taking all the box office records in North American film history, and the box office is even close to the third place in the global film history!
The box office potential shown by "The Avengers" can be said to have shocked the world.

4 years ago, the Marvel superhero movie universe, which was ridiculed by the whole United States, had really taken shape, and after 4 years and 5 films, the Marvel superhero movie has become a well-known movie signature.

And as long as the next second phase can still be successful, then the Marvel superhero movie universe will become a golden sign, and it will definitely become the most valuable series of movies in movie history.

And Liang Tianchi Pictures still owns 48% of the shares of Marvel Entertainment after earning 60 billion US dollars.

With the amazing profitability of Liang Tianchi Films and the growing influence of the Marvel superhero movie universe, Liang Tianchi's business ability is definitely not inferior to Hollywood giants.

And what has troubled Tianru for so many years is undoubtedly the distribution channel. Before that, it has been cooperating with Sony Columbia, which has allowed Sony Columbia to earn a lot of benefits.

But now, after Liang Tianchi Pictures acquired the former Hollywood giant MGM, it will undoubtedly fill in its last shortcoming.

At this time, Liang Tianchi Films already has all the qualifications of a Hollywood giant, and it can be said that it is ready to go, just waiting for a blockbuster!
The dream that the dream factory formed by the Big Three did not come true, is likely to be realized by Liang Tianchi.

Leaping over the dragon gate, transforming into a dragon once in a while!
Numerous North American media were once again attracted by Liang Tianchi Films, but when it came to Liang Tianchi's acquisition of MGM, everyone's opinions were divided into three groups.

"Liang Tianchi sells shares in Marvel Entertainment to acquire MGM, making up for the biggest shortcoming, and the title of the seventh largest Hollywood giant will become a reality!" --- "Chicago Tribune"

"Liang Tianchi's acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, which has a debt of 5.8 million US dollars, has become one of the most successful classic cases in the industry, but the acquisition of MGM, which has a debt of 40 billion US dollars, can be successful again?" -- "New York Today news"

"The acquisition of MGM, which has a debt of 40 billion US dollars, will surely be exhausted! The hype of the seventh largest Hollywood giant is destroying Tianchi!" —— "Hollywood Reporter"

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In the face of Liang Tianchi's acquisition of MGM, the North American media was divided into three parties: approval, opposition and neutrality.

The biggest reason for opposition is naturally MGM's debt of up to 40 billion US dollars, because this huge debt scares away a large group of capital and giants.

Although Liang Tianchi owns Marvel Entertainment, the huge debt of 40 billion US dollars will surely make Liang Tianchi unable to breathe.

Long-term debt repayment may even allow Liang Tianchi to pursue immediate profits, resulting in lower film investment costs and shoddy production, which affects the creation of the Marvel superhero movie universe.

Being entangled in high debt for a long time may cause Quantianrui to collapse directly and become another dream factory.

Those in favor think that Liang Tianchi has multiple super-grossing movie series in his hands, and Marvel Entertainment, which is becoming more and more influential, can be described as a match made in heaven to fill MGM's distribution channels.

It is just around the corner that Liang Tianchi Pictures will become the seventh largest in Hollywood!
The neutral party believes that the debt of 40 billion US dollars is indeed scary, but Liang Tianchi has the ability to acquire Marvel Entertainment, which is on the verge of bankruptcy, and bring it back to life.

With the addition of Chen Hao, who has been victorious in all battles, and he also owns a huge entertainment company in the mainland, it is still unknown whether Chen Hao can save MGM.

Just when the North American media and the industry were discussing, Liang Tianchi Films announced a press conference.

As a result, hundreds of media from across the United States once again gathered at Liangtianchi Films.

"Today's press conference is mainly to announce that Haotian Entertainment (North America) Group has officially acquired MGM Holdings." Smart laughed.

"Haotian Entertainment?"

Many reporters were taken aback when they heard the words, isn't it Liangtianchi Films?

"Yes, that's right!" Smart nodded, "Starting today, our company has officially changed its name to Haotian Entertainment (North America) Group. Granville Entertainment, Future 3D and MSE."

"President Smart, Measuring Ruler, oh no, it should be Haotian Entertainment. Why did you spend 65 billion US dollars to acquire a huge non-performing asset? Is Measuring Ruler, um, Haotian Entertainment not afraid of being dragged into bankruptcy?"

Smart laughed and said, "There are two reasons. Firstly, MGM has the distribution channels we have been lacking. Since it is impossible to acquire other Hollywood giants, MGM is our only choice.

Second, we believe that although MGM has huge debts, it still has huge potential value. We have formulated a comprehensive recovery plan for MGM. "

"Can you tell us about this MGM revival plan?"

"Of course." Smart laughed, "The first and most important thing is to restore MGM's distribution channel, which is what the entire Haotian Entertainment needs most, and we will spend 2 million US dollars for this.

Secondly, MGM Pictures, which has been out of production for more than 3 years, will reopen again. We will directly invest 4 million US dollars to invest in the production of "The Hobbit 1" and "007: Skyfall".

The "Hobbit" series will continue to be directed by director Peter Jackson, who created the classic "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, with an investment of US$2 million.

"007: Skyfall" also has an investment of up to 2 million U.S. dollars. It will be directed by "American Beauty" director Sam Mendes, starring Daniel Craig and Megan Fox.

The two films are expected to be released at the end of this year or next year! "

"How does Haotian Entertainment plan to deal with MGM's $40 billion in debt?"

Smart paused after hearing the words, "First of all, we have repaid the debt of 5 million US dollars, so the debt problem will no longer be an urgent problem for MGM in the near future.

As for the remaining 35 billion US dollars, just pay it back slowly. I believe that MGM will be reborn from the ashes this time. "

……

While Smart was dealing with a group of media reporters, Chen Hao was enjoying the kneeling and licking of Megan Fox and Gal Gadot.

In order to compensate Megan Fox for missing the "Transformers" series, Chen Hao let her act as the heroine of "007: Skyfall", that is, the famous Bond girl.

Of course, Megan Fox's full range of services is also one of the important reasons.

As for Gal Gadot, her efforts are no less than that of Megan Fox, so she has been designated as the next Bond girl by default.

After enjoying the services of Megan Fox and Gal Gadot, Chen Hao returned to Huaxia by private jet.

At this time, the time has entered June 2012.

In addition to daily handling of company affairs, Chen Hao often goes to Haotian Special Effects to check the post-production status of "Gravity".

"According to the current progress, when will the production be completed?" Chen Hao asked.

"I asked about the digital field, and it should be completed in mid-July." Chang Hongsong said.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words. After the special effects are completed, Chen Hao still needs to make final cuts. There is still time, and it will not affect the film's release in early August.

After watching the special effects production, Chen Hao returned to the office.

Looking at Sister Shi's superimposed long legs, Chen Hao couldn't help but leaned over and stroked them.

Sister Shi gave Chen Hao a blank look, and knocked off Chen Hao's tricks, saying, "Mr. Li Mingqiao is waiting for you inside!"

Chen Hao raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and touched it reluctantly before entering the office.

"I'm sorry, Brother Li, I just went to see the special effects of the film's post-production." Chen Hao said.

"Haha, I'm also looking forward to my brother's latest masterpiece." Li Mingqiao laughed.

"Then my brother will have to reserve the venue to support me." Chen Hao laughed.

"That's necessary." Li Mingqiao smiled.

Chen Hao sat down and said, "Brother, is the matter settled?"

"Of course." Li Mingqiao smiled, "I have already helped my brother with the approval and loan of Haotian Plaza, according to the construction plan designed by my brother before.

The entire Haotian Plaza includes shopping centers, squares, gymnasiums, pedestrian streets, apartment buildings, parks, artificial lakes, etc., with an estimated investment of 30 billion yuan.

Among them, I have already contacted my brother for a loan of 20 billion yuan. It is still a 10-year loan, and the interest rate is the same as before at 2%. "

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words. Now the Haotian Building has been completed, but a large piece of land surrounded by the Haotian Building is still vacant.

Now that housing prices in the imperial capital are growing faster and faster, leaving it empty is simply the biggest waste.

Therefore, Chen Hao plans to build Haotian Plaza, not only can he have a huge value-added space, but in the future, just collecting rent will be a lot of money.

At the same time, it can be regarded as providing convenience for employees. All food, clothing, housing, transportation, entertainment and leisure can be solved only in Haotian Building.

The construction of apartment buildings can also be regarded as providing benefits to employees, and at the same time, it will also serve as an incentive to reward the company's top management and outstanding talents.

As for the loan of 20 billion, the term is 10 years, and the interest rate is 2%, which means that Haotian will have to repay the loan plus interest every year, totaling 24000 million yuan.

Adding in the previous loan of 3 million yuan, a total of 27600 million yuan will be returned to the bank every year!

This figure is not low, but compared to Haotian's annual profitability, it is not a big burden.

"Okay, I'll trouble you bro then." Chen Hao said with a smile, "After the loan is in place, please start construction as soon as possible!"

"No problem." Li Mingqiao smiled, "After three years, my brother will be able to see his own Haotian Plaza."

"I'll wait and see." Chen Hao smiled.

After seeing off Li Mingqiao, Chen Hao calmed down to deal with company affairs.

For a period of time after that, Chen Hao maintained the two-point and one-line life of his home-Haotian Building.

During this period, "The Avengers" is still in theaters around the world.

However, in the mainland, in the second week of June, "The Avengers" was officially released. The film's final box office in the mainland was 6 million yuan, temporarily ranking second in the 2 annual box office list in the mainland!
The first place is of course "Titanic 3D", but the big ship has already been drawn, and its final box office in the mainland is fixed at 9.46 million yuan, failing to become the fourth movie in the mainland with a box office of over 4 billion.

At the same time, "The Avengers" is still released in North America, and it still ranks third on the list with a weekend box office of 2027 million US dollars.

The North American box office of the film has also reached 5.52 million U.S. dollars, officially surpassing the 2 million U.S. dollars of "Batman Begins 5.35: The Dark Knight", becoming the third place in the box office rankings of North American film history.

And judging from the current box office trend of "The Avengers", it is also very promising to break through the $6 million mark.

Originally, "The Avengers" was expected to surpass the North American box office of "Titanic".

Because before the re-screening, Dachuan's North American box office was 6.0077 million US dollars, barely breaking the 6 million US dollar threshold, so "The Avengers" is very promising.

But now that the big ship has been re-screened again, its North American box office has grown to 6.594 million US dollars, which is a bit difficult for "The Avengers".

In addition, the global box office of the ship was 18.45 billion U.S. dollars before the re-screening, and now it has become 21.875 billion U.S. dollars, becoming the second film with a global box office of more than 2 billion U.S. dollars.

However, this has little effect on the ranking of "The Avengers". After all, the gap between the two is too great, and there is no hope of surpassing them at all, and there is no chance of even being close.

But "The Avengers" surpassed the previous global box office ranking of "Harry Potter 3" with $7 billion, according to everyone's expectations.

It officially became the third runner-up in the global film history box office rankings!
No. 3 at the box office in North America and No. 3 in the world, the box office performance of "The Avengers" can be described as explosive.

In terms of box office, Chen Hao has also become the man second only to Cameron, the king of the world.
As for whether Chen Hao can surpass Cameron, the king of the world in the future, it is unknown!
……

Time passed quickly, and soon came June 2012, 6.

On this day, after Chen Hao simply finished handling the company's affairs, he left for his own Haotian Cinema.

Because today, "Painted Skin 2", invested and produced by Haotian Films, directed by Wu Ershan, starring Chen Kun, Fan Yaojing, Zhang Jiani, and Hu Ge, officially held its Shengda premiere.

As the producer of the film, Chen Hao, who has nothing else to do, naturally wanted to come to join him.

　Thanks to "China Entertainment Little Reporter" for the 1500 reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)