Speaking about this topic, Price said: "I have also heard some news that Sony entered the American record industry mainly because it wanted to sell their CDs and CD machines."
"CD?"
Everyone was quite confused about this thing, Price explained: "The thing developed by Sony and Philips, a round CD, can store dozens of songs."
"Oh, I get it! Sony acquires American record companies and can have singers, markets and music copyright libraries, and then use these to promote CDs and CD machines?"
The man who spoke looked at Price and said, "Then Columbia Records is likely to be the target?"
"Not very likely, it will!"
Price shrugged and said, "But it has nothing to do with us, we have been separated long ago."
CBS and CBS were once the same media giant: CBS, referred to as CBS.
CBS is one of the three major TV networks in the United States, with its own TV, music and movies. But it has sold its film business, so Price said it had already split.
What Sony is now in love with is its music company.
This company is very powerful, with a huge music copyright library, covering a distribution network in 40 countries, and a global market share of 20%. If Sony successfully acquires, it will definitely promote CDs and CD machines.
Everyone is a movie, just as the topic of conversation after dinner.
And someone suddenly said: "Will Sony target movies after acquiring the music company?"
??
The air was quiet for a few seconds, and a man smiled and said, "Hollywood is not that easy to enter. Small and medium-sized companies may sell them. How could a large company sell themselves to the Japanese? Do you think so, Price?"
"You're rude! But I can still tell you for sure that there won't be Columbia Films on this list!
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Price was a little unhappy and hummed, "I know the Japanese are rich, but the value of Hollywood is incalculable."
"It's hard to estimate that there will be a number. The Japanese are crazy now. Maybe they will really pay billions of dollars?"
"Ha! Then they will become public enemies and will be unable to move forward in the film market!"
Bruce Willis looked at the big guys and was spitting out on the discussion about this matter, and he didn't dare to interrupt. And he didn't know what to say, did the Japanese enter Hollywood?
Well, it's a bit annoying.
Late at night, the celebration banquet ended.
Price did not go to find his favorite Latino girl he liked on weekdays, but called a senior executive of Coca-Cola, one of the major shareholders of the company. Balabara communicated with him and said:
"I mean, the company has improved in recent years. As long as it develops steadily, it will definitely turn losses into profits in a few years."
"I understand, Price! Everyone sees your efforts. Please rest assured that we have no idea of ​​selling the company. You can follow your strategy!"
"That's good, I'll bother you so late!"
Price hung up the phone and felt calm.
First of all, Sony may not be interested in movies; secondly, the top eight Hollywoods may not be targeted at Columbia, MGM, Universal, and Japanese people can talk about it!
Why is he worried? He is not aware of the high cost of food and rice. After Coca-Cola took over Colombia, his performance was sluggish and his foreign debt grew year by year. He has improved a bit in recent years, and most of these new profit growth points were brought by the Chinese.
For example, "Fifty First Loves" has received more than 100 million US dollars in a low cost.
There is also the current "Air Prison", and the agency releases of "Black Man" and "Happy Death Day".
It did have some positive stimulation to the company, but the number is too small. There are only a few films and how much money? Colombia's overall performance is not good, so it can only be said to be a little better than in history.
Thinking of this, Price became increasingly affirming the importance of Chen Qi and determined to continue to cooperate with each other in a long-term friendly manner. If nothing unexpected happens.
Hongkong.
Chen Qi received a handwritten letter from Price, a small gift.
The letter introduced the popularity of "Air Prison", saying that the box office was very good, the audience loved it very much, and another witness to our friendship! I hope to keep it, and tactfully urged him to write a script as soon as possible and sign a long-term cooperation agreement, such as 5 years.
The two sides had agreed to three scripts in three years.
"Air Prison" and "Rain Man" are two, and there is still one short.
Chen Qi wrote a reply, full of enthusiasm and was full of nonsense, ignoring any long-term agreement, and only saying that the third script is being prepared, so don't worry.
He knew that time was coming soon. If Sony wanted to acquire Colombia as in history, he could make a fortune from it. Oh no, he made several profits. You should know that in order not to make himself a public enemy, Sony adopted the strategy of "beauty governing beauty".
That is, hire an American management team and don’t interfere.
Then the huge pit.
"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"
"Please come in!"
At this moment, Gu Weili came in to report: "Boss, Lin Qingxia is ready and will go to Shanghai next week. Director Xie Jin has also done the support work. Do you think there is anything else to add?"
"Let Xiao Yang go and accompany him throughout the journey."
"good!"
"Oh, you set out immediately, go to Shanghai in person, and bring me a letter."
Chen Qi thought for a while and said, "This time we will be carried out secretly, but I may not recognize Lin Qingxia. I ask a leader to help me, just don't go to the newspaper."
He couldn't free himself, so he sent Gu Weili, his right-hand man, to show respect.
Midsummer, Shanghai.
Hongqiao Airport is as busy as before, with crowds of people.
A flight from Hong Kong landed, and as soon as the gate opened, passengers rushed out. Lin Qingxia now has long hair, wearing a sun hat, and her big sunglasses blocked half of her face, which was difficult to identify.
Ordinary people don’t know her, but they are afraid of being very smart, such as journalists.
Historically, she had already agreed to it, but when she returned, the plane broke down and had to wait in the lounge. She was recognized by a reporter from Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao and sent it to the newspaper. At the end, she looked around tremblingly.
Xiao Yang helped her carry her luggage and reminded: "Miss Lin, it's natural, it's okay!"
"Oh, I'm very nervous now, super nervous."
Xiao Yang thought about the wording, but it was useless. The straight man was still cold and cold: "90% of people don't know you. If you dress like this, it's hard to identify the remaining 10%, so please rest assured."
"You mean, I'm not popular?"
"I don't know whether it's red or not. I'm only responsible for your security."
If it weren't for the wrong style, this would be a bloody drama of "beautiful star + domineering bodyguard".
Lin Qingxia didn't want to talk to him, so she walked out quickly and arrived at the pick-up place. Xiao Yang observed for a moment and headed straight to a sign with "Wu Tong" written on it. This was the pseudonym given to Lin Qingxia.
I quickly got on the bus and arrived at a hotel on Ruijin 2nd Road, called Ruijin Hotel.
This place is amazing. It was built by a British businessman in 1917. It has four independent villas and a large garden of 70,000 square meters. After its renovation, it was an important foreign reception venue and was also the filming place for films such as "The Last Noble", "Ruan Lingyu", and "Lust and Caution".
"Let me live here?"
Lin Qingxia got out of the car and was shocked when she saw it. She naturally saw a lot of things, but this authentic "Shanghai Garden Old Villa" had a different style.
Chapter completed!