Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

The reason why Jade chose I.M. Pei as the designer of the new building was because of the indelible oriental plot in his heart.Although I.M. Pei's design is actually very western, but he often incorporates some oriental garden design concepts into his design.What's more, IM Pei advocated simplicity, and the buildings he designed and built were known for their durability and low cost.

Although many media companies or entertainment companies like to design buildings with weird styles as their logos, Jed doesn't want his building to lose the reputation of "big underpants".Of course, building a building is a huge job after all, and bidding is a must.In addition to IM Pei, Shannetti also sent invitations to some design companies and construction companies in the United States and Canada.

Because Shannity, a strong woman, was in charge of the company, Jed went on vacation around the world in the name of "gathering style".In this regard, there are few voices of opposition in the company.In other words, Jed started from scratch and built such a big business for himself, but he rarely had time to rest throughout the year.Since people say they want to give their own room, the people below have nothing to say.Before leaving Los Angeles, Jed made a special trip to Santa Monica, which is the location of New Century Records, which Jed and Geffen collaborated on.

Because Jed planned to move New Century Records into the new building after it was completed.Therefore, this place is actually only the management department and training department of the record company, and the largest dance training room and recording studio have not yet been built.Fortunately, the company now only has three little girls who haven't debuted yet, so they don't need so many things.Especially in addition to Jessica, Britney and Kristen also participated in the recording of "The New Mickey Mouse Club" on the Disney Children's Channel, and hardly had much time to participate in singer training.This made Jed a little worried about the progress, but unfortunately this is the United States and not Japan and South Korea.

Although Jed feels a little cruel about the "trial trainee" system in Japan and South Korea, in fact, for idol singers, this kind of training is very necessary.Especially for record companies, this is an excellent selection method.First of all, to become a trainee of a certain record company requires various tests, which is equivalent to scooping up the best batch of seedlings for the record company.Then as the age of the trial trainees increases, the unqualified ones will naturally be eliminated, and the qualified ones will be chosen one in a million.When they finally make their debut, they have to choose the best among the qualified trainees, which means that the selected group or singer is actually a finished product in the market, so there is no need to worry about them adapting to the market.But the problem here is the United States. If the measures of Japan and South Korea are used here, I am afraid that within three days, they will be labeled as "slaves" and sent to the court to close down.

However, according to Geffen, although these three little girls also love to play, they still have dreams of being a star, so they work hard.But Jed knows that these are the three people who finally walked on the music road steadily. It became a "national joke".Thinking of this, Jed had to remind Geffen to somewhat purify the people around the three little girls.

Geffen doesn't know what Jed is worried about. How many child stars or teenage idols can be produced in Hollywood every year, but how many of them can finally get out?As long as young people become famous early, they will naturally be easily seduced before their self-control and judgment are mature.The brokerage company or the record company didn't dare to take care of it. If they did, it would not only be suspected of violating the artist's privacy, but also make the artist so popular that he would not be able to terminate the contract.So the company simply doesn't care whether the artist is depraved or not, as long as you can make me money.

That's all Jed said. After staying in Santa Monica for a day, he returned to the city, and then went to the UK from Los Angeles International Airport.In fact, Jed's trip to England was not purely for vacation, because Jed's spy in Miramax Films reported a message.Miramax recently plans to pay the British production company Tiger Moth a very large royalty for the distribution of a certain film.The reason why Jade planted economic spies is that this thing is too common.

For example, the script of Jed's "Everybody Loves Raymond" was almost stolen, but it turned out that someone from another company was behind the scenes.Jed is not a kind person, since everyone is doing this, Jed naturally has to learn something.The reason why Miramax is being followed by Jed is that this company is too powerful, a famous Oscar professional in later generations!Although Miramax has not made a few classic masterpieces, the works released by others have won awards from time to time.It's no wonder that when Miramax broke up in later generations, the prominent Disney could only sign an unequal treaty to ensure that it could use Miramax's film library.Who made people's film library full of Oscar darlings?

After getting this information, Jed went to England in person.This kind of half-way interception can only rely on sincerity.Because at this time, Jed has already figured out what movie Miramax plans to buy, and this work is worth Jed's intervention.Although this means that Miramax will be turned against him in the future, but Jed doesn't care so much anymore.

"The English Patient" cost Tiger Moth Production nearly $2700 million in production costs, almost bringing Tiger Moth Production to the brink of bankruptcy.But the most difficult thing now is that they have no promotional expenses.Under the recommendation of a friend, Tiger Moth Productions found Miramax Films. After hearing that they were a distribution company under Disney, the negotiations between Tiger Moth Productions and Miramax began.But just when Tiger Moth Productions was about to sign the pen, Jed came to the door.

Compared to Miramax, Jed's Galaxy movies are naturally more famous.It is also a cooperative company of Disney, but the three films released by Galaxy Films last year received great response in Europe.In particular, "12 Monkeys" was named and praised by the authoritative French film publication "Cahira".

European film critics all praised Jed as a "film director with the temperament of a European artist". If the French were not quite reserved, I am afraid that Jed's nationality would have been changed.Since it was Jed who came to the door, Tiger Moth made a little more expectation.A family with hundreds of girls is perfect, but it would be unlucky if there is only one family.What's more, the conditions offered by Miramax are also a little too much in the eyes of Tiger Moth, especially the one-time buyout clause.

Since the contract has not been finalized, Tiger Moth Productions is naturally willing to talk to Jed to see if there is a new way of cooperation.Jed is well aware of the practices of American distribution companies. Obviously, I am number one in the North American market. If you want to come in, sell yourself obediently.But Jed will not do things so extreme. After all, although this kind of overbearing clause is easy to accumulate wealth in the short term, it will not be good after the reputation is bad.This is also the reason why Miramax represented fewer and fewer overseas films in the later stage, while companies such as Lionsgate were able to rise.

Jed smiled and said: "My proposal is still a buyout, but I won't buy it all at once." Seeing that the eyes of the person in charge of Tiger Moth production changed from dark to bright, Jed continued, "The British Patient" The copyright must be owned by Galaxy Films, and we will pay you a purchase fee. Secondly, 30% of our North American box office and 40% of the global box office will belong to your company. In addition, we are also willing to share the video tapes and DVDs with you Profit. This condition should be very generous, right?"

Compared with Miramax's one-time buyout clause, Galaxy Movie's "copyright buyout plus revenue sharing" method is obviously more satisfactory to Tiger Moth Production, but people are always so lacking, Tiger Moth Production suddenly proposed a more high demands.

Jed stood up with a smile and said: "I am here for vacation in the UK. If you feel that the plan is not satisfactory, Galaxy Movies will not bid again. You also know that London is not a suitable place for vacation. If you don't sign the contract now ,forget about it."

Tiger Moth Productions also saw that the business would be worthwhile, so they could only agree to Jade's plan.After signing the memorandum with Jed, it is inevitable that Galaxy Films will send someone to sign the final contract.However, Tiger Moth Production also knew that the two companies came from the same school, so they announced that they would not sign with Miramax until the eve of the official signing of the contract with Galaxy Films.The Weinstein brothers were naturally furious when they heard about it, and they sued Disney Movies fiercely.

But Disney didn't know what to say. After all, although Jed did not do things honestly, they were all commercial means.More importantly, since the movie has been bought, it is hard for Disney to say that it will not release the movie.Disney is still very smart. The movies that Miramax and Galaxy Movies will not hesitate to snatch up must be excellent works. Even if they can't become a production company, it's not bad to be a distribution company.Miramax really had no other choice but to rage, but Jed and the Weinstein brothers have since formed a bridge.

After negotiating with Tiger Moth Productions, Jed left London for Edinburgh, Scotland for a holiday.Edinburgh has the reputation of Athens in the north, and its cultural atmosphere is very strong.And Jed deliberately chose to go north from London King's Cross Station, along the British Eastern Railway to Edinburgh.Although the speed of taking the train is much slower than that of the plane, you can enjoy the climate change of the Scottish Highlands along the way.Although the location of Edinburgh is a sedimentary landform, the Cambrian volcanic eruption turned it into a rocky texture.This is the place where the legendary King Arthur's round table knights feasted, and it is also the hometown of Conan Doyle.

Although the most distinctive drink in Britain is tea, Jed is really not interested in British special tea, so he spends more time in cafes.In the UK, tea houses are a private meeting place for close friends, while coffee houses are more popular.The cafes on the streets of Edinburgh seem to have their own history, which makes Jed quite interested.

In the end, Jed chose to sit down in a cafe called "Elephant House".Although this cafe is simple, it is extremely warmly furnished, and a soft coffee aroma permeates the cafe.At this time, there were only Jed and a mother and daughter in the cafe. The mother was typing something with an old-fashioned typewriter on the seat by the window, while the daughter was sitting obediently aside. The coffee in their hands had run out of heat.Jed guessed that the mother was a down-and-out artist. Fortunately, many cafes in England and France obeyed an unspoken rule, that is, they would not drive such people away.As long as they buy a cup of coffee, they can spend the whole day in the cafe.After all, the heating and lighting in the cafe is like a paradise for these down-and-out artists.

Jed saw that the little girl was actually a little bored, but he still sat obediently aside.Jed thought for a while, called the waiter, ordered two cups of coffee and some snacks, and ordered her to deliver them to the mother and daughter.