Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

"CBS Evening News" has always been No. 1 in the ratings of prime-time news programs in the United States, but this time it made an exception to make a live connection for Jed, so the originally stable ratings suddenly went up a bit.For such a veteran program, the ratings are already very stable. Unless there is a sudden major news, it is almost difficult to break through the ratings.But to the surprise of the "CBS Evening News" program group, this live broadcast not only made Jed, but also made himself.The next day, major newspapers and periodicals derived a lot of news about the interview content of the "CBS Evening News".

Financial reporters are discussing whether there is a new wealthy family in California. How will this affect the California consortium?The California consortium is actually a very loose family alliance, and the lifeblood of the California consortium is controlled by the Giannini family, descendants of Italian immigrants.Because the Giannini family is the founder of the Bank of America, the largest bank in the western United States, but with several economic developments after World War II, the Morgan consortium and the First Citibank consortium have gradually controlled the Bank of America, resulting in the Giannini family It's nothing more than a strong outside.

Financial reporters estimate that the current East West Bank Group should have at least US$150 billion to US$200 billion in wealth. Although it is a drop in the bucket from Citibank's US$5000 billion, countless people are optimistic about the future development of East West Bank.Even Buffett, who is a shareholder of East West Bank, said in a rare interview with reporters: "Chinese people have good savings habits. As long as East West Bank does not make major operating mistakes, then the growth of East West Bank's deposits must be stable and upward. But I Not only that, East West Bank’s current main outlets are located in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other economic hotspots except in the western United States. What makes me happy is that East West Bank and Bank of East Asia have achieved a strong alliance , with Bank of East Asia’s experience in Hong Kong, I think East West Bank is the best partner for American capital to enter Hong Kong and even mainland China. I can disclose a piece of news that the Chinese mainland is investigating Hualin Securities, a subsidiary of East West Bank, although I can’t Guaranteed, but I think Hualin Securities is very likely to become the second door for Chinese-funded companies to enter the US stock market after Goldman Sachs Securities.”

When Jed was eating lunch, he happened to see this interview being broadcast on Bloomberg TV, and he had to admire the old fox's keen sense of smell.In fact, Jed felt that the group of them should be very secretive when they contacted Merrill Lynch, but they had just reached a letter of intent with Merrill Lynch and received a call from Buffett at night.Buffett said that he is very willing to take a stake in the new East West Bank, and that he is happy to act as a contact between Jade and Merrill Lynch to help the two companies form a new investment bank as soon as possible.

Jed thought about it for a while before agreeing to Buffett's investment.With the endorsement of someone like Buffett, the credibility of East West Bank is even more guaranteed.But Jed made two restrictions on Buffett's investment. The first is to require investment in Buffett's private name, not through Berkshire Hathaway; Erman will have the first right of redemption.

The reason why Jed rejected Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway investment is that the company is too huge.Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding company that controls companies including American Express, Coca-Cola, IBM and Wal-Mart.If Jed put the company on the board, God knows when East West Bank will be quietly and completely controlled by Berkshire Hathaway.

"Is there really someone from the government who wants to talk to you?" Shannetti came over and asked.The place where Jed eats is actually a small lounge on the top floor of the Dongfeng Building. As a result, Jed felt that it was quite quiet for eating, so he used the prerogative of the chairman of the board to transform it into a small restaurant.But what depressed Jed was that the restaurant was originally intended for his own use, but Shannette and John shamelessly used it too.Even on some big days, Jiafei and Lansing will hold high-level celebrations here.As a result, there is a rumor in the Sherman Group that if you can go to the small restaurant on the top floor to have a meal, you will be prosperous.

"It's not an official person." Jade said with a smile, "it was the news from the people in CCB Hong Kong. After all, they are not at ease if they put all their eggs in Goldman Sachs. Now Hualin not only They are capable and have a little Hong Kong origin, so they are willing to ask us to cooperate. Don’t worry, Goldman Sachs will not object. This market is already huge, and Goldman Sachs can’t eat it all by itself. So they and Willing to join forces with us, I'm still thinking about it."

"Is there anything to consider?" Shannetti was anxious.What is the best business in the world?That must be a monopoly business!What business is the most profitable in the world?That must be doing business with the country!Nowadays, only Goldman Sachs and Hualin are eating the cake in mainland China. So what if Hualin can't eat Goldman Sachs?As long as Goldman Sachs is willing to give up one-third of the market to Hualin, Hualin will be able to become a top ten independent investment bank in the world within three years.

"Goldman Sachs' background is not simple, and the background of the other party is not simple." John helped Jed. "The biggest problem with operating state-owned enterprises is that their management and so-called controlling parties are not invested at all. Can you expect them to have a natural professional ethics? Even in the United States, where the capital market is so mature, there is no way for corruption or bribery. Cut off. How can you guarantee that one day we will not be implicated? Goldman Sachs has a background of the US federal government, which will be covered up to some extent, but what about Waring? God knows if we are scapegoats prepared by the federal government. It is difficult to be Goldman Sachs At that time, we will be thrown out to bear the crime."

"But how could we give up such a high profit?" Jed himself felt a little unhappy.

Not to mention that a group of people in Jed's company were entangled in this matter, and the entertainment reporters outside had already begun to dig out the grievances and grievances between Jed and Disney.Although people from the Disney company immediately said, "The cooperative relationship between Galaxy Films and Disney has been very stable. Although there are some frictions, both of us believe that this will not damage our cooperative relationship."

Disney's statement was immediately ridiculed by supporters of the late-night talk show, "You know, before the divorce, the general celebrity couple will say, 'Our relationship has always been stable, although there has been some friction, but we both think it's okay. Our...' - Sorry, this is Disney's statement regarding the issue between Galaxy Movies and Miramax."

In fact, Jed did not intend to fall out with Disney. At least at this time, Jed’s Galaxy Films and Bowei International cooperated very harmoniously, but the reason why there are "Titanic" and Galaxy Europa movies is purely It is a special case.But Miramax suddenly has to find fault, which makes Jed very uncomfortable.In another era, the Weinstein brothers almost dominated the Oscars with their two companies, The Weinstein Film Company and Miramax Films.You know, Miramax is not a production company, they are more engaged in distribution work.So you can only say that the Weinstein brothers have Bole's vision, but they are not real filmmakers.What Jed doesn't understand is why you only need Miramax to buy potential movies as a distributor, but not Galaxy Films to do so?

"We and Miramax are obviously a normal business competition, why do we only need them to set the fire and not allow us to light the lights?" Facing internal questions from the Disney movie, Jed retorted, "We think this movie can Worth such a high price, why can’t we intercept Humiramax? Is there any other and special positioning for Miramax within Disney that we don’t know? If so, please let me know as soon as possible, and we will call the company internally Evaluated."

Of course we can’t say that about Disney movies, oh, isn’t it because of brand restrictions that Disney can’t release some movies above PG-13?It just so happens that Miramax can do it for us. Don’t compete with Miramax movies for your Galaxy movies. Anyway, we just want you to make some movies to make us money.If the Disney movie dared to say that, Jed would immediately tear up the contract and leave.Don't look at Jed's falling out with Redstone and fighting Murdoch to the death in Asia, but if Galaxy Movies leaves Disney, Paramount and Fox will definitely be the first companies to come to the door to cooperate.Therefore, Disney had no choice but to comfort: "Mr. Sherman, you feel that you have misunderstood us. We encourage the healthy competition among the various subsidiaries within the group, and we are also happy to help you make greater progress in the competition. But The problem now is that Miramax believes that you should not intervene in their procurement, and we also believe that you should communicate in advance."

"Okay, I'll try my best." Jed shrugged his shoulders as a promise.

But as soon as the Disney people left, Jia Fei, Meribo and other senior executives of Galaxy Movies gathered around. Jia Fei asked, "Boss, do you really plan to say hello to Miramax before buying the movie rights?"

"You think I'm an idiot?" Jed sneered. "After saying hello, the day lily is cold. What should we do in the future and continue to do it, never mind the Disney and Miramax people. It seems that our movie It’s like not giving them money, and we still care about how we make money? If Disney can’t help it, everyone should break up as soon as possible, and we don’t lack them.”

In fact, Galaxy Film Entertainment Group has formed four major groups: Galaxy Film Production Company headed by Jia Fei, Galaxy Animation Production Company headed by Katzenberg, Galaxy Film Distribution Company headed by Meribo, and Galaxy Home Entertainment Company headed by Decker. Subsidiary.At present, Meribo has established a good cooperative relationship with several major theater companies in North America. In fact, whether there is Buwei International or not, Galaxy Films will not be affected.And Galaxy Home Entertainment has just established a cooperative relationship with North American video tape and DVD rental companies such as Blockbuster, followed by movie channels of major cable or satellite stations in North America.The reason why Jade is still cooperating with Disney is purely because of the mentality of "leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade".After all, his opponents are Japan's Sony and France's Vivendi, neither of which is a vegetarian.