America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 303 European Goddess
Paparazzi reporters and celebrities have always been complementary. .

They are actually an important part of an ecology called the entertainment industry.

Paparazzi need to take photos of celebrities to create news, gain ratings and increase sales.

Many times, celebrities also need paparazzi to increase their exposure and attention.

In many cases, the relationship between the two parties is actually relatively good.

Certain outdated or not-so-famous stars.

Sometimes it is even necessary to bribe paparazzi reporters to take their photos and help them create some exposure.

This evening, the reception held by Vivendi.

With such a grand scale, so many European stars have been invited.

It is impossible for the paparazzi reporters in Europe not to know.

In the afternoon, many paparazzi journalists from all over Europe came to hear the news.

TOEFL has a very good air network in Europe, and it is not difficult to travel to Paris from other European regions.

This way.

In a very short period of time, a large number of European local paparazzi reporters gathered outside the Chepsey Hotel in Saint-Ouen.

When a convoy of seven black cars slowly entered the scene around the hotel.

This naturally attracted the attention of the reporters, the onlookers, as well as the hotel and reception staff.

Today's other European stars or celebrities in the European entertainment circle, who come to today's reception, at most only have a luxury car or a nanny car.

Most of the seven black cars that suddenly appeared were expensive Rolls-Royces.

After forming the team, the aura is very shocking.

The imposing convoy made the surrounding reporters, guests, pedestrians, and hotel staff all look sideways.

There were eye-catching paparazzi, who immediately remembered the scene that happened at the entrance of the Vivendi building in the morning.

Some paparazzi shouted excitedly: "Hey! It's this motorcade again, the Americans are here! The richest man in the world is here!"

The other colleagues around were reminded, which made everyone excited all of a sudden.

The flash suddenly turned the surroundings into daylight, and the film was shot like crazy without money.

After ensuring safety.

Abel, who got off the bus, to make a good impression on old Europe.

He was also in front of the car door, smiling and waving in the direction of the reporters.

Already experienced, he wore sunglasses when he got out of the car.

In this way, the eyes will not be dazzled.

After standing for about ten seconds, I felt that I had enough shots.

Abel refused to be interviewed at all, and was escorted by the rock security staff to the interior of the Saint-Ouen Marchepsey Hotel.

A bald man named Henry, the general manager of Chepsey Hotel in Saint-Ouen, has already greeted him.

"Hi, Mr. Smith, I'm Henry Pryke, I'm..."

The world's richest man is here, even if it is a top hotel in Paris.

Chepsey Hotel St.Ouen would also appreciate it.

Because in the future, this hotel can claim to the outside world that the richest man in the world once stayed here.

To some extent, this has improved the reputation of the hotel to a certain extent.

Abel smiled and didn't answer, and asked David to deal with it.

For Abel, this is just the general manager of a local high-end hotel in Paris.

It has nothing to do with itself.

There was no way Abel was wasting time on bald guys.

In addition, the senior executives of the Vivendi Universal Group, after knowing his arrival, quickly greeted him.

The person who came was even Jean-Marie Messier himself, the No.1 in the European entertainment industry.

Under the warm welcome of Vivendi CEO.

After Abel appeared.

The European stars who can only compete locally in Europe, under the leadership of the giant Spike.

At the reception of more than 200 people, all applauded to welcome the guests from the United States.

Then came Jean-Marie Messier, who gave an impassioned speech.

After Jean-Marie Messier finished speaking, he smiled and handed the microphone to Abel.

Abel, who took the microphone, was watched by more than 200 European entertainment elites.

He was not stage-frightened either, and said with a smile, "I'm very glad to be here today and meet you gentlemen and ladies."

"I'm actually in the entertainment industry myself. Everyone knows that I have a film company, I have a TV station, I have a music and record company. So in a way, we are actually the same person."

"I'm here today and I want to announce something. The gentlemen of Vivendi already know about it."

"Mr. Messier." At this point, Abel smiled and asked Jean-Marie Messier, "Is it me, or you?"

Jean-Marie Mercier said politely: "Tell me, Mr. Smith."

Abel smiled, then took the microphone and continued speaking.

"What will be announced today is that Smith Media will launch a "European Star Project" with Vivendi in Europe and the United States."

"The purpose of "European Star Project" is a plan to promote some outstanding European directors, actors, and singers to North America and the world after packaging."

"The specific situation is that Smith Media and Vivendi will jointly contribute 10 million euros, and a total of [-] billion euros will be put together to implement this plan."

"This plan is expected to shoot 5-8 films. 5 TV series. Release about 10 albums. It will be jointly implemented by Smith and Vivendi. The work in this plan will share the resources between the two parties."

"This will be a major event for the entertainment media in Europe and North America. If you are interested, you can go to Vivendi to learn more about it."

Having said that, Abel looked at Jean-Marie Messier with a smile again, "Am I right, Mr. Messier?"

Jean-Marie Messier laughed and said, "That's right, that's what it means."

This matter is between the two parties, after negotiating the shares of NBC TV station today.

When Jean-Marie Messier took Abel to visit and browse in Vivendi, the two talked about a rough idea.

After the announcement this time, Vivendi and Smith Media will start specific negotiations afterwards.

The central idea is like what Abel just said.

The specific cooperation rules and terms will require a period of negotiation and consultation between the two companies.

This proposal was proposed by Abel, and Vivendi executives agreed after a brief discussion.

From the perspective of both sides, if this plan can be implemented.

Both parties can benefit from it.

First up is Smith Media.

The emergence and rise of Smith Media is too fast, and Abel has not shown much favor to the Oilers until now.

The media circles in the United States have faintly resisted him.

Some giants in Hollywood are preparing to fight against MGM, which may be unstoppable next year.

Although it will not be blocked, because its volume is too large, it has been able to form its own system.

But a certain degree of cold war can be achieved by other media giants.

Robert had confided this concern to Abel.

Abel also knew it might come up.

In fact, it can be said to be very simple to break this situation.

As long as Abel expresses his favor to the Oilers and even cooperates with them.

Then this vague cold war will end immediately, but in that way, Smith Media will also be stained with a layer of oil.

Just like News Corp now.

Abel was not very resistant to this, because it was just a layer of oil on the surface.

The control is still in his own hands.

Mr. Art student who failed the ranking, it was not because he was oily in the early stage.

When those oilmen and Wall Street bosses gave him loans, it was considered generous.

This kind of cooperation and the smell of oil on the body will not prevent the students who failed the exam from vigorously removing the oil.

It's just that it takes time, and the Oilers need to take the initiative.

Abel felt that he should have the initiative in this regard.

Since it is temporarily impossible to enchant the BUFF of the oil.

Abel thought about strengthening the power of Smith Media from other levels.

Europe is a good source of new strength.

As a new media giant, it needs to absorb some fresh blood from old Europe to seek its own development.

This kind of cooperation can also improve Smith Media's local influence in Europe.

For example, in terms of TV stations, AMC TV station and later NBC TV station can cooperate with Canal+ TV station under Vivendi.

Canal+ is Europe's No. [-] pay cable TV station.

MGM can also cooperate with Universal in North America and EMI and Gaumont in Europe at the same time.

If this kind of cooperation can be achieved, it will be beneficial to Smith Media.

Vivendi is simpler here.

As an outsider, Vivendi, who took over Universal from the Neon people, was also somewhat excluded by the American media.

That is to say, Vivendi is very open-minded, and its attitude towards Wall Street investors is very welcome.

Although it is listed in Paris, one-third of its shareholders are from the United States.

It can already be regarded as half of an American company, so there is no need to be completely squeezed out.

It's just that's all, it's impossible to go any further.

Even the authentic Angus Smith can be excluded, let alone the unauthentic Gallic chicken?

The foundation and core of Vivendi is mainly in Europe.

If Abel's plan is successful, it will mainly benefit Europe.

Vivendi is of course happy to implement it.

Both parties are interested in concubines, so they are naturally willing to cooperate.

Anyway, it is said to be one billion euros, but it is not taken out all at once.

If the cooperation is happy in the future, one billion euros may be divided into several years or even ten years, and it will be gradually released.

If the cooperation is not good or someone loses money, then the matter will be dropped.

This is the case from the perspective of both partners.

Standing in the eyes of more than 200 European entertainment elites.

It's another situation.

No matter how much the old European filmmakers advertised their film art as independent, how much they pursued the humanistic atmosphere and the freedom of film shooting.

However, if their movies do not sell well at the box office, they are not good at the box office, and if their influence is poor, their influence is poor.

Most of the people who scold Hollywood for its stench of copper are full of longing for Hollywood in their hearts.

There are too few European filmmakers like Luc Besson who dare to act and act successfully.

In the end, filmmakers in old Europe could only make their own low-budget literary and feature films.

While watching Hollywood blockbusters with envy and hatred, he was attacking the European film market unscrupulously.

Compared with China, which has cultural barriers, Europe, which has the same language and the same species as North America.

In many cases, facing the invasion of Hollywood, there is really no resistance at all.

Everyone has a temper, and few European filmmakers who have a temper do not want to come back and let European films go to the United States.

It's just that they don't have a chance, or they can't adapt to Hollywood at all.

Now the "European Star Project" of the two giants sounds as if they want to put the power of European movies in North America.

Even if the details of this incident are still unclear, the European filmmakers present were all excited.

If you can go, 99% of Europeans here will want to go to Hollywood to make a living!
After Abel and Jean-Marie Messier announced the confirmation of the matter.

In the scene of the reception, public opinion was suddenly everywhere.

The trio that appeared here today are Penelope Cruz, Sophie Marceau, and Luc Besson.

These three people soon became the most dazzling cubs in the arena.

The reason is that many people know it.

These three are considered to be the three best existences in Hollywood in Europe.

If there is a chance to go to Hollywood, of course, I hope to avoid some pitfalls there.

Many people get close to each other through various relationships, gradually making the trio overwhelmed.

This situation did not improve until a senior executive from Vivendi Entertainment came over here.

The Vivendi executive who came over is the production director of Vivendi Entertainment.

He is also the general manager of EMI Film Company, one of Vivendi's subsidiaries.

If you compare it horizontally, this person's status is almost equivalent to that of the CEO of the Big Six in Hollywood.

His arrival naturally received great attention from this small circle.

He seemed to be looking for a trio, so naturally Luc Besson was in charge.

"Ah, it's all here. That's great." The high-level executive named Philip laughed.

Luc is very familiar with this guy. When he wants to make a certain movie, the first thing he does to get investment is to find Philip.

"Philippe." Luc Besson said enthusiastically: "What's the matter? Everyone wants to know about the big plan now, and they are all asking us about Hollywood."

Philip smiled and shook his head, "There are some things you need to go over."

"Miss Penelope Cruz, Ms. Sophie Marceau. And you, Luc." Philip said: "Mr. Spike, I hope you can go over."

The three of them were a little surprised, they didn't know what the real giants in the European entertainment circle told them to do in the past.

Relying on his good relationship with Philip, Luc asked in a low voice:

"Mr. Spike let us pass? Why, Philip, can you tell us?"

"Mr. Smith wants to see you."

Philip said frankly: "When he was chatting with Mr. Messier, Mr. Messier asked him which European director, star, actor, and singer he liked."

"Among the names Mr. Smith said, there are some of you."

Looking at the trio, Philip ignored the eyes of other people around him, "Mr. Messier hopes that you can go over and chat with Mr. Smith."

Faced with Philip's request, the trio certainly did not dare to refuse.

Under the leadership of Philip, Sophie Marceau and the others followed.

When they arrived, they found Abel and Messier beside him, except Spike and other Vivendi executives.

There are also many old and well-known figures in the European entertainment industry.

For example, in France or even in Europe, the influence of the French rose-Isabelle Adjani is far above the French kiss Sophie Marceau.

There are also several well-known French and European directors such as Jean-Claude Brissot and Robert Bresson.

They and a group of senior Vivendi executives were talking softly around Abel Smith from the United States.

All of them had warm and gentle smiles on their faces, looking like an upper class.

After getting close enough, Sophie Marceau and Penelope Cruz, both had to admit it.

Many of the American media's descriptions of Abel's appearance are correct.

For example, the metaphor of "Apollo, the sun god" is the most frequently used metaphor.

At this moment, they felt that this metaphor was really appropriate for Abel.

Sophie Marceau is okay, she has enough experience.

Penelope Cruz is a little younger after all.

She looked at Abel's beautiful eyes and felt unblinking.

Before the two came.

Abel already felt a little bored.

Mainly on Abel's side, except for Vivendi's top management.

He respected the top elites in the European entertainment industry who surrounded him.

Like the famous director Robert Bresson, Jean-Luc Godard, the famous European filmmaker Gilles Jacob and so on.

He didn't know any of them.

He only has an impression of a female star, Isabella Adjani.

But this year's Isabella Adjani is 46 years old.

Years like the defeated beauty the most.

No matter how beautiful a beauty is, she can't turn back when she gets old.

For European and American women, the age of 40 is even more of a hurdle.

For European and American women who are over 40, no matter how well-maintained and naturally beautiful, it is difficult to conceal the aging brought about by their age.

Isabella Adjani in front of her is.

No matter how gorgeous she was when she was young, she is now a middle-aged woman at the age of 46.

No matter how well maintained and well groomed.

To be honest, Abel really has no idea.

I'm almost fifty, and I can still see it on the mirror after putting on makeup.

But in reality, if you observe carefully, you can see all kinds of crow's feet and the like.

The only thing left is the invisible temperament.

He has no hobbies in this area, he still likes to be younger.

At least under the age of 40.

Fortunately, just as he was feeling bored, the trio came over.

Penelope Cruz, 27, and Sophie Marceau, 34.

Pulled his interest back again.

The following things are in order

The Luc Besson trio was the only European showbiz elite Abel knew and heard of.

The trio naturally came in front of Abel, getting Abel's attention more than the seniors in other circles.

Vivendi executives found this out.

It is natural to focus on Sophie Marceau and the other three.

Other European entertainment superstars of the older generation, such as Isabel Adjani, were naturally gradually excluded from the circle.

Then, when the reception was in the middle, Abel said he was going to the bathroom to solve his physical problems.

Already had a chat with him, and had a great chat with Penelope Cruz, who said she and Sophie Marceau were going too.

Sophie Marceau thought I didn't say I would go.

However, Penelope Cruz pulled her to follow Abel.

Sophie Marceau has to go.

The three left together.

Many people have noticed, but looking at the smiling Vivendi executives, no one dared to say anything.

Afterwards, things will be logical.

(End of this chapter)