China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 142 140. The Trip to the United States
Just when "The Voice of China" caused a wave of music frenzy and audio-visual enjoyment in China, the United States, Los Angeles, and Digital Field Company.

"Director James, I plan to let her play the female warrior of the Na'vi, Neytiri."

Cao Yu took out Liu Yifei's information and handed it to James.

Two months ago, James called Cao Yu and said that he was going to shoot "Avatar", but at that time Cao Yu was busy with video websites and monitoring the progress of "The Voice", so he didn't have time at all.

Now that "The Voice" is finally on the right track, and the video website is also launched on June [-], he has time to come to the United States to sign the contract.

"This girl looks good, but she doesn't know how to act"

James looked at the photo on the information, the girl is very beautiful, the image is nothing to say, it's just acting, he can't believe the Huaxia people.

"The acting skills are fine. Besides, I'm also an investor and I want to make money. If my acting skills are not good, I won't recommend it to you."

Although it is clear that Hollywood looks down on Chinese actors, Cao Yu is now one of the investors and speaks confidently.

"OK, let her come over and have a try. If her acting skills are not up to the requirements, even if you are the investor, I will replace you."

James is famous for his bad temper. As an actor, he doesn't care about face at all.

"No problem. The crew and studio are still being built. After October, I will let them come here."

Cao Yu didn't say anything more.

The two parties signed a cooperation agreement. Feiyu Entertainment invested 30 million US dollars, accounting for [-]% of the investment ratio. In addition, the list of screenwriters was signed by both Cao Yu and James.

After signing the contract, Cao Yu said with a smile: "James, if I want to acquire your special effects company, how much do you think you can sell it for?"

"Hahaha"

Hearing this, James laughed out loud, thinking that this Chinese man is crazy and wants to buy our special effects company?

But then he thought that he could come up with [-] million US dollars, and immediately put away his contempt and said, "I don't want to sell, and besides, I don't own this company alone."

"Okay, when you want to sell, remember to find me."

The gap between Huaxia Special Effects and Hollywood in the United States is not less than ten years. Cao Yu now has his own video company. If he can acquire a special effects company in the United States, it will definitely be helpful to Huaxia Film and Television in the future.

He is very clear that this company will go bankrupt sooner or later, and now it is just planting a seed in the other party's heart, not buying it now.

James still shook his head and said, "I'm afraid this will be difficult."

"Maybe."

Cao Yu smiled faintly, took out a script from his bag, and said, "Director James has a look at this script and wonders if he is interested."

"Rise of the Planet of the Apes?"

James took the script, glanced at it, and then put it down: "After "Avatar", I plan to focus on documentaries, commercial films, and have no ideas for the time being."

"OK then."

Cao Yu is not reluctant. James is considered a strange work in the director world. He has not made many commercial films, but each of them sells well. However, he is such a holder of the highest box office record, but he likes to make unprofitable documentaries. He can be regarded as a person with dreams.

But before leaving, he suddenly said: "By the way, did 21st Century Company make a TV series called "Prison Break"?"

""Cao, you know all this?""

James was a little surprised, this American drama hasn't aired yet, how did Cao Yu know?

"I heard that too."

Cao Yu chuckled and continued: "We want to introduce the online broadcasting rights of this movie. I wonder if James can help me tell you about it for 21st Century."

"this is okay."

Although James is not a director under 21st Century, he has been working together and can still speak.

He immediately called the boss of 21st Century and told Cao Yu what he thought.

The copyright of online broadcasting, whether it is China or the United States, is still a new thing at present. The other party heard that it is only broadcasting on the Internet, and there is no lion to open it. The first season directly offered 50 US dollars.

"50?"

Cao Yu was a little hesitant, the network broadcasting rights should be so high?
I sold hundreds of TV series and movies in China, and only spent less than 1000 million. Now a "Prison Break" costs 400 million?

But thinking of how popular this movie is, I still nodded: "I bought it!"

After finishing these things, Cao Yu came to Blizzard again.

The movie "Kung Fu Panda" was already being made, but it was too late for him to start, and it was too late to find the money, so he could only focus on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes".

Both Blizzard and Universal Pictures belong to Comcast, and they came to Universal Pictures under the introduction of Blizzard.

"This script is good, we can buy it!"

After reading the script, the person in charge of Universal Film and Television had a very different performance from James, and immediately decided to invest in this film.

"It's not about selling, it's about cooperating! Collaborate beautifully and shoot together."

The total cost of this film is only 9000 million US dollars. Even if Huamei cooperates with each other, Cao Yu can afford it.

"this."

Universal Film and Television has not cooperated with Huaxia Company before, so it is a little hesitant.

Cao Yu continued to laugh and said: "Hehe, Huaxia has risen, and it will be a big market. If we cooperate, it will be beneficial to both parties."

"Huaxia Market."

Sure enough, the person in charge of Universal Film and Television was a little moved when he thought of a country with a population of more than one billion.

At this time, the man from Blizzard who introduced Cao Yu said, "This Mr. Cao is a very good businessman. They had a great time cooperating with us on World of Warcraft. Moreover, he also collaborated with director James on a movie before."

"Working with director James?"

The person in charge couldn't believe it. James has made the number one movie at the box office. Can a Huaxia company cooperate with him?

"This is the contract."

Cao Yu immediately offered to sign a contract with James.

""Avatar"? He also invested [-] million dollars?"

The person in charge of Universal Film and Television immediately looked at this Chinese man in disbelief, feeling that his cognition had been refreshed.

After a while, he finally said, "In that case, how do you plan to cooperate?"

"We will write the script and leave the filming to you. We only invest 35%. How about it?"

Cao Yu is not black either, with a contribution of 35%, it is enough for the company to open its doors internationally.

"I hope we can cooperate happily."

Universal Film and Television is also a big company in the United States. The two parties immediately reached a cooperation and signed a cooperation agreement.

After dealing with these business matters, Cao Yu finally went to Facebook.

Today’s Facebook is still a child. Although it has just received 500 million venture capital, it has covered more than 2000 schools in the United States, and has expanded to Europe. Compared with other Internet companies, it is indeed still small, and it has not yet achieved profitability.

Cao Yu just learned about the situation before leaving and returning home.

Although Facebook's shares were diluted to 16%, Cao Yu also knew that financing was necessary, otherwise the company would not be able to develop.

Moreover, even if it is further diluted, it will still be worth more than one billion dollars in the future.

Huaxia, the popularity of "The Voice of China" continued to rise with the start of the PK competition. Many students also appeared on Weibo to support fan groups, various votes, and various text messages. It can no longer be described as hot.

Apart from Zhang Jingying, Shen Lanlan, and Huang Bo's song among the students, Li Yuchun was also quite popular.

The stalk of "Brother Xinchun, gain eternal life" is even more circulated on the Internet.

Although variety shows are not a new thing, there are not many well-produced, purely singing variety shows like "The Voice".

Many merchants even saw business opportunities, bought the portrait rights of students at high prices, and produced various pictorials, stationery boxes, celebrity stickers, etc. Anyway, as long as you are in China, you will have heard of this program more or less.

On the other hand, the movie "Stone" has completed post-production and is ready to be announced.

As soon as Cao Yu returned to Huaxia, he received a call from the company's vice president Chen: "Boss, where can we find a publisher for our "Stone"?",

"Let the company go to China Film Group and knock on the door first."

To make a film, publicity and distribution are indispensable. China Film has an unrivaled position in the industry. Naturally, they will find them for the first film, and let China Film see the strength of its own company.

(End of this chapter)