Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2413 Little Alan Ryder's Conscience
"Mr. Lin, I think it's too early to talk about the capital increase of [-] million. Although you have the absolute say in movies, I don't think Fox Films is as embarrassed as you said."

Naturally, Murdoch, like Mattie Lynn, must also be opposed to Lin Daoqiu's request for a capital increase.

You must know that Marty Lynn will only pay 5000 million at most, and as the largest shareholder, he will pay at least 5000 million. This is by no means what Murdoch wants to see.

"Really? Do you really think the film company is not embarrassing enough? It just so happens that Chairman Alan is here today. For example, why don't you ask him what he thinks?"

Lin Daoqiu pointed, and then pointed to little Alan Ryder sitting on the other side.

Little Alan Ryder, who had always been a spectator, felt that he would not have a chance to perform today, but unexpectedly, Lin Daoqiu pushed him all the time, which made him stunned for two seconds.

So Murdoch, Marty Lynn and others immediately focused their attention on little Alan Ryder.

As long as he says that Fox does not need financial assistance, Lin Daoqiu's capital increase plan will be completely frustrated.

"Chairman Alan, do you think Fox's current situation is really as bad as Mr. Lin said? Or is Mr. Lin exaggerating?"

Although Murdoch was asking little Alan Ryder like this, but what kind of answer he wanted, Murdoch believed that little Alan Ryder should know it well.

If he said something that dissatisfied Murdoch at this time, I am afraid that his position as the chairman of the Fox Film Company will change a lot.

"Just tell the truth, don't worry so much."

At this time, Lin Daoqiu seemed to be urging little Alan Ryder to speak quickly, did he really think that little Alan Ryder would say something that made Murdoch dissatisfied?

But what is strange is that little Alan Ryder, who was being urged by everyone, did not answer right away, but looked at Lin Daoqiu.

His weird behavior made people feel very strange, and Murdoch was a little unhappy. He felt that Alan Ryder Jr., as his subordinate, should act according to his own ideas.

He has such a hesitant expression now, could it be that he has already taken refuge with Lin Daoqiu?

The more I think about it, the more I feel that this possibility is not impossible. After all, Lin Daoqiu is rich and powerful, and he has recently joined the Morgan consortium. It is obviously impossible for little Alan Ryder to say that he didn't think about it.

"Since the boss wants me to tell the truth, then I will tell the truth. According to the current situation, as long as Fox can continue to cooperate with MGM, there will be no major problems."

What Alan Ryder said sounds like he was catering to Murdoch, but if you listen carefully, you will find that he doesn't seem to mean that.

MGM is Lin Daoqiu's company. Whether Fox can stay in the MGM alliance is up to Lin Daoqiu to decide. If Fox wants to withdraw, then Fox can make his own decisions.

After little Alan Ryder finished speaking, the corners of Lin Daoqiu's mouth rose slightly, while Murdoch's face was pulled down. Apparently, little Alan Ryder's answer did not satisfy him.

"Mr. Murdoch, do you still think that Fox Films does not need to increase capital?"

Asked by Lin Daoqiu, Murdoch really wanted to refute the other party, but he couldn't say a word.

"Chairman Alan's words are already very clear. From the current point of view, there is no big problem with Fox Films. There is no need for a capital increase at all, so I oppose Mr. Lin's proposal for a capital increase."

It's hard for Murdoch to say, but Mattie Lynn can't control these things. She directly jumped out and unequivocally opposed the capital increase, after all, it would cost her money.

Even Marty Lynn thought to himself, if the capital increase of [-] million will be added at that time, Fox may lose all of it in a year or two, can they bear it if Lin Daoqiu comes again?

Although Mattie Lynn is not engaged in film work, and she doesn't know anything about film production, she knows one thing very well, that is, film is a very expensive business.

Tens of millions will be gone if a movie is shot badly, and Fox has not actually had any big-selling works in recent years, which makes people even more suspicious of whether Fox's production level has kept up with the standard.

"And Mr. Murdoch? Do you object too?"

Lin Daoqiu didn't care about Mattie Lynn's opinion at all, because she was simply redundant, and the key to the problem now was Murdoch.

Although anyone with a discerning eye can see that Murdoch will definitely reject Lin Daoqiu's capital increase proposal, but if he agrees, it will be another matter.

"What is Mr. Lin going to do if I object to the capital increase?"

Murdoch's question was a bit too much. Even if Lin Daoqiu had some backup, how could he tell him, after all, Lin Daoqiu was targeting Murdoch.

"According to the current capabilities of Fox Films, if there is no injection of large sums of money, the company will not have any prospects for development, and naturally it will not be able to stay in the alliance."

"Could it be that you mean that you plan to kick Fox Films out of the MGM alliance?"

Murdoch looked at Lin Daoqiu in surprise. He didn't expect the other party to come up with such a way. This is really a bad move.

"I have talked to you about this issue before, so I won't repeat it here. Since it is an alliance, it must be able to help the alliance, but can Fox now?"

Murdoch looked at Lin Daoqiu and said nothing, he did not count that Lin Daoqiu had such a hand.

If Fox is kicked out of the alliance with MGM, it means that they will fight alone in the future, or Murdoch will have to go to Paramount to discuss cooperation.

But judging from the current situation, the future trend of the film market is destined to be special effects films. Without the help of Industrial Light & Magic and Moli Studio, can Fox make any special effects blockbusters?

As for switching to Paramount to join their alliance, I am afraid that the conditions proposed by the other party will be even harsher.

At this time, Fox Film Company is like a hot potato to Murdoch. If you spend money, you may not be able to get up, but if you don't spend money, you will definitely die.

"Mr. Murdoch, I actually have a good idea here. Are you interested in listening to it?"

Murdoch looked at Lin Daoqiu suspiciously, but he nodded after a while.

He wanted to hear what kind of good method Lin Daoqiu said. Although Murdoch himself knew that Lin Daoqiu would never propose any beneficial method for him, it would be impossible not to listen now.

(End of this chapter)