Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1097 Acquire MGM?
"Leaving Warner? I'm sorry, Mr. Lin, I don't understand what you mean by that."

Although Richardson asked like this, he could actually guess something in his heart, but he didn't think it was possible.

"It's very simple, because a film company wants to hire you as the head of the production department."

Lin Daoqiu replied with a smile.

Richardson's eyes widened slightly, he couldn't believe what Lin Daoqiu said.

"Mr. Lin? Planning to open a film company in Hollywood?"

Apart from this possibility, Richardson could not think of any other possibility.

Lin Daoqiu did not hide it from the other party, but nodded directly.

"To be precise, it's not open, but I plan to buy MGM."

As soon as these words came out, Richardson's eyes were stared straight. Lin Daoqiu actually wanted to buy MGM. If this news spread, it would surely break the eyes of many people.

Although MGM has already felt a little sunset, it is still one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood at this time.

If Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy MGM, he would have to ask for at least one billion yuan. Does Lin Daoqiu have so much money?

Moreover, after buying MGM, the company's operations will also need to spend a lot of money. It is conservatively estimated that Lin Daoqiu will have to prepare at least 20 billion US dollars for this transaction.

"Mr. Lin, are you joking?"

Richardson didn't know Lin Daoqiu very well, but he felt that Lin Daoqiu should not be able to spend so much money.

"George, although I don't deny that I am very humorous, I am not joking with you on this matter, but I am talking to you about this matter very sincerely."

Lin Daoqiu looked at Richardson seriously. Judging from his expression, Lin Daoqiu didn't seem to be joking with him.

Until this time, Richardson had to seriously think about this issue.

"Why did you choose me?"

Richardson felt very curious, there are so many excellent talents in Hollywood, why did Lin Daoqiu choose him?

"Because I think your ideas are very similar to mine, and it will be very pleasant to cooperate with you at that time. As for your abilities, I believe I don't need to go into details."

Richardson is a very good management talent, which can be seen from his years as Warner's head of production.

Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy MGM, of course what he lacked was excellent management talents, but in Hollywood, he didn't know many people.

So both Richardson and Carlslin Daoqiu have decided to recruit them.

"Mr. Lin, I'm afraid I can't promise you right away."

Although Richardson was very moved, he also felt that if he cooperated with Lin Daoqiu, he would definitely be happier than staying at Warner.

But the problem now is that Lin Daoqiu hasn't bought MGM yet, if he resigns now, if it doesn't happen by then, wouldn't he be in a very embarrassing situation.

No matter how much he appreciates Lin Daoqiu, Richardson is still very strict in this matter.

"George, don't worry, I didn't ask you to leave Warner immediately. It will take at least a year to acquire MGM, so you have a long time to think about it slowly."

It is impossible for Lin Daoqiu to win MGM within one or two months, that is simply impossible.

Even now, he hasn't even had any contact with MGM. He just has this intention and communicated with Richardson in advance.

After hearing what Lin Daoqiu said, Richardson suddenly felt a little regretful. He even hoped that Lin Daoqiu had already talked about the matter almost, then he would definitely resign from Warner without hesitation.

"If Mr. Lin can really buy MGM at that time, it will be a big event that will cause a sensation in Hollywood and even in the world film industry."

At this time, Lin Daoqiu was only 24 years old, and he was already planning to buy MGM, one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood.

Richardson thinks back to his 24-year-old age. At that time, he was just a young man who had just graduated from college. This person is really incomparable.

"Actually, I never thought about being famous, and making money was secondary. The reason I wanted to buy MGM was just to make more good-looking movies, that's all."

Richardson nodded while listening, he completely believed what Lin Daoqiu said.

For these foreigners, talking about money is too vulgar. If you want to talk about ideals and dreams with them, of course it is better to talk about things that can be seen and touched.

After chatting with Richardson all night, the other party was shocked at the beginning, and later began to make suggestions for Lin Daoqiu.

It can be seen from this that Richardson actually hopes that Lin Daoqiu can buy MGM as soon as possible.

After all, working with Lin Daoqiu is far more interesting than staying in Warner to deal with those pedantic and rigid old guys.

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"You really want to buy MGM?"

The next day, Lin Daoqiu took the initiative to talk to Langmeyer about this matter.

Although this was the first time Lin Daoqiu talked about this matter with him, Langmeyer actually had a premonition that Lin Daoqiu would start a company in Hollywood.

It's just that what he never expected was that Lin Daoqiu actually set his sights on MGM, one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood. It can be said that this is really beyond his expectation.

"I do have such an idea, so I came to ask you what you mean."

Langmeyer didn't know how to answer. If he and Lin Daoqiu could maintain the previous cooperation method, it would definitely be the best choice for Universal.

But if Lin Daoqiu really bought MGM, once the two companies joined forces, they would really have no rivals in Hollywood.

"To buy MGM, you need to prepare at least 20 billion US dollars. Do you have that much money?"

Langmeyer was very curious about this, 20 billion US dollars is definitely not a small amount of money, can Lin Daoqiu get it?
"Don't worry about me. If I can't even come up with 20 billion US dollars, then why should I mention the acquisition of MGM? Isn't that a waste of time?"

Langmeyer nodded while listening. Although he was full of doubts, he still had to help Lin Daoqiu make some suggestions first.

MGM's current situation in Hollywood can be said to be at the bottom of the eight major companies.

It is indeed a very good time for Lin Daoqiu to approach him now, but the other party cannot easily sell MGM to Lin Daoqiu, so this negotiation will definitely last for a long time.

"Since you have this idea, I suggest you contact MGM first to see what they mean, and I can find some helpers for you."

Lin Daoqiu nodded, he was indeed ready to contact MGM.

(End of this chapter)