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91 Hollywood is not just Paramount

Tan Jiabao laughed and said: "I like you very much as a friend, you should know that if I buy Paramount, your status will only be higher than it is now, and I am not a stingy person when it comes to salary, and I'll also give you a share of Paramount!"

Robert Evans still sneered and said: "I admit that this is not a small temptation, but I have my own principles of life. I am now the president of Paramount. I will definitely work hard to do Paramount's affairs well. I will not do things that betray my boss and my own personality. Tan, before I doubt your sincerity in making friends with me, please take back what you just said, I think it is against me insult!"

Tan Jiabao stared blankly at this stubborn American and sighed, "Evans, you are a strange person, but I respect you more. Sorry, I take back what I just said. Hey! Do we Will it become an enemy? I feel very sad!"

After a long time, Robert Evans also sighed and said, "Tan, I also like you as a friend! In fact, we may not necessarily become enemies, as long as you listen to my advice."

"This is the best!" Tan Jiabao looked at him and said, "Tell me, whether I can accept it."

Robert Evans stood up and walked around the room. He said: "Hollywood is not just a film company called Paramount. If you go to buy other film companies, I will not object, but I can also give you Provide help within my ability! For example, I know that an established film company is currently preparing to sell it to a Canadian company at a low price, and you can get that film company by paying half the price of Paramount!"

Tan Jiabao became interested.Although Tan Jiabao has acquired Lianmei, Lianmei is really too small.We have neither our own territory nor our own studio, and we have to rely on big companies for everything.That's why he set his sights on Paramount.In fact, he doesn't have to have Paramount. Other powerful film companies are also in his consideration. The reason why he values ​​Paramount the most is because of Robert Evans. Now that he is so determined , he is also trying to shift the target.So he said, "Evans, which movie company is it? It's not another small company like United Artists, is it?"

Robert Evans smiled brightly and said: "I know you have a big appetite, how could you prevaricate a small company? Warner Brothers Film Company was established in 1923, and its studio is located in Burleigh, near Hollywood. Bank. Although it is not as famous as Paramount, MGM, Fox and other companies, this company released the world's first sound film "The Jazz Singer", and also made films like "The Maltese Falcon" , "Sergeant York", "Casablanca", "East of Eden", "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Giant". Tintin' movie, not long ago, they bought the filming rights of MGM's 'Tom and Jerry', what do you think of this company? Is it worth buying?"

Tan Jiabao was startled.

Tan Jiabao may know more about Warner Corporation than Robert Evans. He knows that after this company becomes "Warner Seven Arts", especially after it becomes "Time Warner", its achievements far exceed In addition to companies such as MGM, they are not inferior to Paramount and Fox.Thinking of this, he said: "Now a company in Canada is buying it?"

Robert Evans felt relieved when he saw that he was no longer pestering Paramount. He said: "A Canadian company called Seven Arts, which distributes television films, is negotiating to acquire this company. I have also received very reliable information. Well, the price offered by Warner is only 8500 million US dollars, and Seven Arts is only willing to offer [-] million US dollars. At this time, if you increase the price to intervene, do you think Warner will sell it to you obediently?"

"Hahaha..." Tan Jiabao laughed and said, "Evans, this is indeed a good idea. If I take over Warner, we will still be good friends, right?"

"Of course!" Robert Evans said confidently: "At that time, our two companies will work together, and our Paramount personnel, studios, theaters, etc. can be used by you at any time. Our advanced animation design can also help us Paramount. In a few years, Hollywood will be our world! Haha."

Tan Jiabao also laughed and said, "This is called resource sharing!"

Robert Evans was slightly shocked and said: "Resource sharing? Yes, this word is used well! However, I remind you that we must start as soon as possible. That guy named Jack Warner seems to be a little impatient, and it is too late , I'm afraid he will sell the company at a low price!"

Tan Jiabao nodded and said, "Thank you for reminding me! I'm a quick-tempered person. I'll go to that guy named Jack Warner tomorrow. Oh, isn't Warner's headquarters in New York?"

Robert Evans quickly took out a pen, found a piece of paper, wrote an address and handed it to Tan Jiabao, saying: "Yes, their headquarters is in New York, Jack must be here."

Tan Jiabao took the note, carefully put it away, and said casually, "Evans, from your conversation, you seem to attach great importance to animation production? What if you buy Disney again?"

"Disney? Why does your little guy have such a big appetite?" Robert Evans was taken aback, and after thinking about it, he said, "Last year, Walt Elias Disney was ten years after his 65th birthday. Tian died of a sudden myocardial infarction due to ineffective treatment for lung cancer. Now that Disney is in charge of his brother, its current box office is up and down. The company's main profits come from Disneyland and image licensing. Many people in the industry believe that Disney has already Time is running out. But I always think it's not that simple. But if you want to buy, now is a really good opportunity."

Tan Jiabao thought deeply after hearing this.

Robert Evans shrugged and became impatient: "Go back and think about it. I have provided you with so much information, you should give something in return, right? Like the filming rights of "The Godfather"?"

"Oh, you said "The Godfather"?" Tan Jiabao said with a smile: "To be honest, I put a lot of thought into "The Godfather", and now Warner will soon be mine. You also know that Warner has a long history of making gangster films. Therefore, I still keep "The Godfather" for myself. Hehe, after I took over Warner, the first film must be a global sensation, so that I can be worthy of myself. However, don't be disappointed, we will publish it in Tang Dynasty in two days There will be two new novels on the market, they are "General Patton" and "Jaws", and there are ready-made scripts for these, when the time comes, you can pick any one, and I won't take any money, how about it?"

Robert Evans frowned, expressing his displeasure.

"Both "General Patton" and "Jaws" have the ability to challenge for Oscars, especially "General Patton", which was filmed by Paramount, and I appointed the director and actors. If you don't get three Oscars back, I will let you Evans will deal with it!" Tan Jiabao saw his disappointment, so he vowed.

Robert Evans said helplessly: "Since you say so, what else can I say? I hope "General Patton" is as you said. To be honest, I am also eager to make a few big movies Come out and revive Paramon's former glory!"

"Haha, it can also boost your reputation, Evans, can't you?" Tan Jiabao laughed loudly.