Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1557 MGM's tug-of-war

"Thank you Mr. Lin for your concern. I am still the same as before. I heard that Mr. Lin recently shot a new film at Neon. Many people are very happy to hear the news. They all want to see Mr. Lin's new film released as soon as possible."

Kerkorian didn't go straight to the point at first, but got into a rambling with Lin Daoqiu.

Lin Daoqiu didn't mind talking nonsense with the other party, anyway, he was not the one who was anxious, if Kerkorian was willing to do this, then he would also be willing to accompany him.

After talking for a while, Kerkorian finally couldn't help it anymore. Lin Daoqiu never mentioned anything about MGM, which made Kerkorian unable to find an entry point.

"By the way, when it comes to Mr. Lin's new play, I think it's really a pity."

"Unfortunately? Not Mr. Kerkorian what do you mean? Is there something wrong with my new play?"

Lin Daoqiu didn't understand what Kerkorian said.

But Lin Daoqiu's question just hit Kerkorian's heart.

"If Mr. Lin's own film company releases this film in the United States, it will be able to obtain most of the box office revenue and peripheral revenue, but it is a pity that it is cooperating with Universal."

Kerkorian didn't want to speak ill of Langmeyer and the others, but he still deliberately pushed the topic to MGM.

However, what Kerkorian said is really correct. After all, there is still a big difference in the income comparison between the income issued by his own company and the income issued by other companies.

This is also one of the reasons why Lin Daoqiu bought MGM. After all, the box office in North America is indeed the biggest income for Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Kerkorian is right, but unfortunately the price of MGM is too high, I can't afford it, so I can only do this."

Of course, Lin Daoqiu knew that Kerkorian made this call to persuade himself to buy MGM at a high price, but this is absolutely impossible.

"Mr. Lin, the price of MGM is actually not that high. I calculated carefully. As long as the income of a "Godzilla" movie is enough for you to buy MGM, this is not a big deal for you at all." A piece of cake."

Kerkorian said it lightly. He thought that a phenomenal movie like "Godzilla" could be made wherever Lin Daoqiu made it. This really makes people laugh.

"Mr. Kerkorian, "Godzilla" was just an accident. No one, including me, thought that this movie would be a hit, so this exception should not be used as an example."

What Lin Daoqiu said was not excuses or modesty, but that he really thought so.

"Godzilla" has become the world's highest-grossing movie in history, which is indeed something Lin Daoqiu never expected before.

But if he is asked to make a movie that can be as profitable as "Godzilla" now, he doesn't know how much energy he will spend to make it.

"Mr. Lin, even if you leave "Godzilla" aside, the income of the movies you make is not low, and you can make a lot of money after a few movies. If I were you, I would have bought MGM a long time ago. gone."

Lin Daoqiu did not expect Kerkorian to be an excellent salesman, but unfortunately the items he sold this time were too big for ordinary people to afford.

Therefore, no matter how hard Kerkorian tried, it was impossible to change Lin Daoqiu's mind in the slightest.

"If Mr. Kerkorian really wants to sell, he must give me a suitable price, and only then will I seriously consider it."

Kerkorian breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that. He was not afraid that Lin Daoqiu would lower the price, but he was afraid that Lin Daoqiu would not be interested in MGM.

Before making this call, Kerkorian had already figured out how much he wanted to pay, and at this time his price in mind was 12 billion US dollars.

Although Kerkorian's asking price has been reduced by as much as [-] million US dollars compared to before, the price is still too high.

"Mr. Lin, I know you are really interested in MGM, so I will deduct 15 million from the previous 12 billion. The price of [-] billion is a price that I think both of us can accept."

Kerkorian was right, but he was only half right, that is, he could accept the price, but Lin Daoqiu couldn't.

At the price of 12 billion, Kerkorian dared to say it in front of Lin Daoqiu. If it was replaced by other buyers who were interested in buying MGM, after hearing that Kerkorian dared to offer 12 billion at this time , will only give him a sneer.

"$12 billion? Kerkorian is really joking. If you want to sell MGM at this price, you may have to wait for many years."

Lin Daoqiu didn't expect that at this time, Kerkorian would kill himself as a winner. Could it be that he really thought that he was really willing to be taken advantage of?
"Mr. Lin, this price is already very fair. I hope you can seriously consider it. After all, such a reserve price does not usually appear."

Kerkorian believes that Lin Daoqiu probably already knows about his recent tax crisis, but even so, he still wants to try to see if the other party will buy it for 12 billion in order to get MGM quickly.

However, judging from the current situation and Lin Daoqiu's reaction, his optimism seems to be a bit too optimistic.

"Mr. Kerkorian, let alone 12 billion, even if it is reduced to one billion dollars, I will not pay."

Hearing Lin Daoqiu's answer, Kerkorian's face suddenly pulled down.

Although the price of one billion US dollars is already an acceptable range for Kerkorian.

But Lin Daoqiu was unwilling to pay even one billion US dollars, so how could this deal continue.

"If you are willing to sell it, I think [-] million US dollars is a very reasonable price."

"What? [-] million US dollars? Oh my god, Mr. Lin is talking like a lion. I will never sell MGM for [-] million US dollars anyway."

Listening to Kerkorian's voice on the phone, it seems that he is very excited about the price of [-] million US dollars, because this is already [-] million less than his asking price, how can Kerkorian accept it.

"Mr. Kerkorian, in fact, MGM is dispensable to me. If I can't buy MGM, I can start a new company in Hollywood. With my ability, at most ten years, this movie The company will definitely have a place in Hollywood."

Lin Daoqiu's words make people feel a little arrogant, but carefully counting his achievements over the years, maybe what he said may really come true ten years later.

(End of this chapter)