From 2004 to 2007, Hollywood established a group of film investment companies supported by private equity funds, including two of the most representative and well-known companies, one is Legend Entertainment, and the other is Relativity Media, established in 2004.

Both of these companies are Wall Street consortiums!

Why did it start in 2004?

After the 9/11 incident, the liquidity of global capital declined, and the withdrawal of a large amount of international funds from North America caused Hollywood to cause a shortage of money. On the other hand, the bursting of the Internet bubble also made Wall Street funds target the relatively stable film industry.

The financial subprime mortgage crisis broke out in 2008...

These consortiums have no money!

Many projects supported by private equity funds either died or found a new takeover.

The same goes for Global. It should be last year that Global and Relativity Media reached an investment intention, which invested US$744 million, involving 25 film projects...

At the beginning of this year, a four-year cooperation agreement was reached with Global, and Relativity Capital invested about US$1 billion to participate in more than 40 film projects in Global, accounting for 75% of the shares!

Then…

Relativity Media did not give money!

The reason is very simple, there is no money.

However, the lighting entertainment project is obviously not included!

Shen Lin was thinking about whether he could invest in Lighting Entertainment, or simply invest in "Despicable Dad"...

When he mentioned the setting of "Despicable Me"...

Chris Mellandale asked Shen Lin to talk in detail. After all, this is a cocktail party, not suitable for a detailed discussion...

In fact, Universal does not have a very awesome series, except for "Fast and Furious" and "Jurassic World"...

The monster universe was broken!

There are not many projects that can be admired...

In addition to lighting entertainment!

No, Teddy Bear is OK too.

...

In China, "Red Cliff" (Part 1) was released, and the press releases were full of...

But there are still many netizens discussing that Shen Lin's "Wanted Order" has a box office of over 100 million in North America...

At the same time, I complained about why it cannot be released simultaneously?

Nonsense, if "The Wanted Order" is released, what should I do if the filming of "Red Cliff" is scheduled?

"Red Cliff (Part 1)" was released in mainland China for 4 days, with a box office of 108 million, which has broken three market records in the history of domestic commercial films: the first box office of the new film in the first week; the first box office of the new film on the first week; the first moviegoer viewer in the first week.

In fact, no one doubts the market results of "Red Cliff".

On the one hand, the eye benefits brought by the super star lineup, and on the other hand, the publisher has taken great pains to promote. From a high-profile trip to Cannes to a national tour of publicity, it has demonstrated its determination to become the leader of Chinese films everywhere.

Of course, there are mixed reputations.

The person I like said, "Red Cliff" is the best domestic blockbuster I have ever watched since "The Glory of the Tang Dynasty"! It is also the best domestic blockbuster in Hollywood!"

People who don't like it say, "No characters, no character, no integrity, no soul, no spirit, and even classics like "Three Kingdoms" that are chivalrous and tender and resourceful are simply mentally retarded games that are transformed into violent and pornographic."

There is definitely no soul. "Red Cliff" considers the global market. In order to make our Chinese works recognized by the world, we should eliminate all the barrier-related things in the works. Things with national characteristics cannot be retained because foreigners cannot understand them.

But what else does an epic movie mean when it loses its national characteristics?

In any case, the popularity of "Red Cliff" is real!

...

Chen Lin ended his conversation with Chris Mellerdandley, and the two reached a preliminary agreement on the project "Despicable" and Chen Lin provided the storybook, invested one-third of the investment, and enjoyed one-third of the copyright of the entire story.

One third is the largest investment he has won...

After all, this is a project that is also optimistic about by Global!

Of course, Chen Lin also signed a sequel development investment agreement...

As for surroundings, 10% of the rights and interests are hand-painted by Chen Lin!

Don't underestimate this step...

Chris Mellerdandley said directly: "I have a gut feeling that this thing will be a big fire!"

By the way, after returning to China this second time, Chen Lin will set up an animation film company...

Back in the studio, he took the coffee brought by David, Chen Lin looked at his phone, and was a little confused: "I don't understand..."

"Don't understand what?"

"Amber Hilder did not contact me!"

That's right. On the night of the cocktail party, Chen Lin tried the depth behind the sea...

Seventy-two changes in posture, and eighteen kinds of mastery of martial arts.

It's indeed amazing!

Chen Lin is not missing him. He has understood a truth deeply: the one who has just learned that he has been drowning in the deep pool for a long time.

David was puzzled and glanced at him: "...Do you really think she is your fan?"

"No, she didn't ask me for any role..."

Simply devote yourself?

Could it be that she has a philatelic habit?

"This is her cleverness!"

"Where's the clever place?"

David explained, a mess, and summed up: on the one hand, this is very common in Hollywood, and on the other hand, for Amber Hilder, it is also a relationship with Shen Lin. If there is a suitable role, under the same conditions, he will definitely give priority to her.

"There are many ways to get in touch with each other, and sleeping is the most common one in Hollywood!"

"…You guys are really having fun!"

Dalinzi was amazed...

Sleeping to get closer?

This is OK too?

David did not comment and changed the topic: "The Red Flame Battlefield has started preparations. As you request, we invited Jessica Alba to audition..."

Jessica Alba…

Chen Lin's heart moved and asked, "...when?"

"Next month, what?"

A little regretful: "I will return to China the day after tomorrow!"

"It's okay, I can take her to audition." Speaking of this, David hesitated for a moment, and then asked Shen Lin: "Don't you like Amanda Seyfried?"

"…I don't like it, most importantly, her salary is too high!"

"Then forget it..."

"If Bruce Willis didn't sign three film contracts at one time, then it would be Nicholas Cage, his salary should be very low, right?"

“About $6 million…”

"Um."

Chen Lin nodded...

Bruce Willis is so that he asked for a $10 million + 15% box office share...

Moreover, I can't talk about that kind!

There is no way, there is only one who can replace people.

"By the way, I mentioned "Super Body", have you contacted Scarlett Johan Cloud?"

"Contact, but," David shrugged: "She was auditioning for "Iron Man 2" recently, and seemed to have put everything in that drama, and only received a pay of 300,000!"

"Let her sign the contract first, we can wait until "Iron Man 2" is finished before filming "Super Body". Remember, "Super Body" must be released after "Iron Man 2"!"

“oK!”

David had already left the question of why, anyway, he would do whatever Chen Lin said...
Chapter completed!