Chapter 1047 High starting point for internationalization
In the reception room on the top floor of the Relativity Building, Ronan met a guest from the East under the introduction of Scott Swift.
This oriental rich man named Lin Jian has a typical face with a font of Chinese characters, bright eyes, straight back, and a thick and capable temperament.
After a few polite words between the two sides, they quickly got to the point.
Ronan changed to Chinese with a straightforward Chinese: "Mr. Lin, I heard from Scott that you came to Los Angeles from the East to seek business opportunities?"
Lin Jian's assistant was a little surprised that Ronan's Chinese was so fluent, and knew that his translation was basically useless.
Compared to his assistant, Lin Jian seemed very calm and said with a smile: "When I was in China, I heard some friends who had come into contact with Mr. Anderson long ago. Mr. Anderson's Chinese is very good. When I see him today, he is really worthy of his reputation."
Ronan smiled and said, "I am just very interested in Eastern culture. I have studied it for a while. Maybe I have some talent in this area."
Lin Jian really wants to enter the entertainment industry and has great interests in Hollywood. The person sitting next to him is more than ten times more valuable than him. Although his attitude is neither humble nor arrogant, he still wants to narrow the distance between the two sides without any trace.
"To be honest, Mr. Anderson's Mandarin is very standard." Lin Jian, as a successful businessman in the East, must have been full of skills such as connecting to each other: "Even standard than what I said."
Luo Nan smiled again and said, "Mr. Lin is too rewarding. Perhaps the teacher I taught is from your capital, so he is not disturbed by the local accent."
Lin Jian turned back to the topic: "This time I came to Los Angeles and through contact with the Pacific Investment Foundation, I greatly broadened my horizons."
Scott Swift continued: "Mr. Lin, you will see the true side of the Hollywood industry in partnership with the Pacific Investment Foundation."
“I personally am very grateful for this investment opportunity.”
Although the so-called investment opportunity returns are very low compared to investing in the domestic real estate industry, Lin Jian is very clear that if he wants to enter the international market and become an international group company, especially investing in the entertainment industry he is thinking, he will inevitably have to pay a certain price: "I suggest that we will start formal negotiations on investment starting next week."
"No problem, the Pacific Investment Foundation has been waiting for Mr. Lin to make a decision," Scott Swift said.
Ronan also politely said: "Mr. Lin's trust is an honor for the Pacific Investment Foundation."
This is an investment of up to $200 million, which is a typical example of a catapult.
There will be no losses in itself, investment will have stable returns, and it can also show certain sincerity.
When Lin Jian was in China, he specialized in Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson. He even personally contacted many companies that cooperated with Relativity Entertainment. Based on business operations, Relativity Entertainment is definitely one of the few large groups in Hollywood that can treat Oriental Company equally.
"I believe!" Lin Jian said with a smile: "This is a mutually beneficial cooperation."
Seeing that the other party showed some sincerity, Ronan also said at the right time: "I heard that Mr. Lin wants to invest in Hollywood?"
Lin Jian put away his smile and said very seriously: "Yes, Qianlu Group is gradually investing in commercial complexes in China. Cinemas are an indispensable part of commercial complexes, which can transform the flow of people into the flow of tourists in the theater."
This is the business model of mainstream commercial chain theaters around the world. The theaters of large chain theater companies basically revolve around shopping mall construction.
Luo Nan knew this very well and had watched imax movies in Qianlu Cinema more than once.
Lin Jian also said: "Qianlu Group has established a theater company and is building theaters nationwide. Our goal is to become the largest theater company in China and have the largest screening screens in the country."
This statement is both an explanation of the facts and a display of capital to Ronan.
Just this month, "Transformers" was released in Oriental. Although it has not yet been offline, it has won nearly 500 million soft-girl coins in less than 30 days.
This allowed Hollywood to further see the huge potential of Oriental's contract market, and also allowed Oriental businessmen, including Lin Jian, to see the possible value of their own market.
It is precisely because of this that Lin Jian has further plans for the entertainment industry.
"While expanding theater companies, Qianlu Group plans to enter the film production business." Lin Jian's words continued: "In this regard, the gap between Oriental and Hollywood is huge. We cannot deny that even if we rise up and catch up, we cannot catch up in just a few years."
Luo Nan listened very seriously, not because Lin Jian came from the East, but because Lin Jian and his Qianlu Group were very likely to be used for relativity entertainment.
Values should naturally be taken seriously.
Lin Jian said at this time: "The film industry has its own special features. It takes a development period from scratch. However, your company's "Transformers" sold well in the Oriental market, which allowed me to see the huge potential of this industry. I am a businessman, and of course I don't want to miss such a good opportunity..."
He stopped some of the words and said, "So, acquiring a more mature film company and operating the film in an international way is a shortcut for Qianlu Group."
Ronan seemed to agree with his point of view very much and continued: "It is true, acquisition is undoubtedly the best way. I don't know if Mr. Lin has learned about Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment has played a key role today."
He was not echoing this, but he hid his own purpose, but at this stage he was concealed very deeply: "In terms of production, Relativity Entertainment acquired Yijiang Entertainment; in terms of distribution, Relativity Entertainment acquired Embassy Film and Polykin Pictures; in terms of network, Relativity Entertainment won Netflix..."
Lin Jian knew that all what Luo Nan said was true. He carefully studied Relativity Entertainment. The short development history of this company was just a acquisition history.
Under the introduction of the partner, I met Scott Swift, and carefully studied the Pacific Investment Foundation and the Relativity Entertainment behind it and Ronan Anderson, and strengthened my determination to invest in the film industry. After Lin Jian came to Los Angeles to contact him on the spot, he discovered another thing.
Hollywood is not very xenophobic. If a businessman from the East is ignored, it is difficult for anyone to look at him with a look.
To enter a new circle, there must be bridges and channels of communication.
Lin Jian was very clear about this and quickly found a suitable choice. Relativity Entertainment, which can treat Oriental people and the company equally, is definitely the best choice.
Besides, he would not be stupid enough to touch on the interests of relativity entertainment.
"So, the film company planned by Mr. Lin wants to have a high starting point." Ronan's words were very beautiful, and no one else could hear the intention hidden behind it: "From the beginning, we took the international route, and the starting point was indeed very high."
Lin Jian was not surprised to hear the other party expressing his intentions, and further said: "My ideal Qianlu Film Company is a company that can have a certain international influence."
Ronan nodded slightly: "So, Mr. Lin traveled thousands of miles to Los Angeles from the other side of the Pacific Ocean?"
Lin Jian said: "Hollywood is the largest film industry base in the world, and I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Scott Swift, and even more fortunate to meet Mr. Anderson..."
Ronan laughed and asked, "I wonder what Mr. Lin wants to get from relativity entertainment and from Hollywood?"
Due to the cultural tradition, Lin Jian was a little surprised by Luo Nan's question, but his mentality was adjusted very quickly and he also knew that these foreigners valued actual interests more.
In fact, the business districts of the two countries are consistent in this regard, so Lin Jian just pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Anderson, I have been to Los Angeles for a while. Your Pacific Investment Foundation has been in contact with the only potential partner who can equally and respect Qianlu Company. I have also heard many people in China talk about cooperation with Relativity Entertainment. I think Relativity Entertainment is a company that can treat the East equally."
Ronan said: "Business cooperation not only requires mutual benefit, but also equality and mutual assistance."
Lin Jian tentatively said: "Qianlu and I rarely deal with Hollywood directly before. If we want to make a difference, we need to find partners. We hope that Relativity Entertainment can provide an opportunity. Of course, Qianlu Group attaches great importance to it and will also give enough rewards."
He emphasized: "I want to acquire a film company in Hollywood!"
This answer is completely within Ronan's expectations: "Acquiring Hollywood Film Company? Relativity Entertainment does have the ability to match and provide sufficient guarantees for both parties to the transaction."
Relativity Entertainment now has such ability, and it doesn’t even have to spend too much effort. Luo Nan thought for a while and asked, “I wonder which company Mr. Lin is interested in?”
Lin Jian hesitated a little, but thought of the difficulty of opening the Hollywood door for outsiders, he selectively said: "There are several goals, and the first choice is Lionsgate Pictures."
"Liongate Pictures." Luo Nan nodded slightly: "This is an old friend of Relativity Entertainment."
Lin Jian took the opportunity to say: "If Relativity Entertainment can match Qianlu and Lion Gate, Qianlu will definitely thank him again."
Ronan waved his hand: "Mr. Lin, it's too early to talk about these things now." He reminded: "Liongate Pictures has not developed smoothly since its establishment. Among the medium-sized film companies in Hollywood, it can only be regarded as an inconspicuous one. It has limited strength and is acquiring such a company..."
Lin Jian asked, “Isn’t it appropriate?”
"I have known Mr. Lin's company and just heard about Mr. Lin's goal." Ronan said concisely and reached the key point: "I don't know if Mr. Lin has heard of it. The top of Hollywood's real industrial chain is distribution. Lionsgate Pictures has a good production capability, but North America's distribution capability is very average and does not have international distribution capability. Such a company cannot be said to have an international impact."
Since Lin Jian sets Lionsgate Pictures as one of its potential goals, he naturally has enough knowledge of what Ronan is telling the truth.
Chapter completed!