In the reception room, Howard Stringer's words were always revolving around Netflix.

There are already many rumors about Netflix in the media and the market, and the opposite is the fact that Relativity Entertainment was not optimistic when it acquired Netflix, almost everyone is optimistic about Netflix's future.

As many as nearly 20 million Netflix shared users, more than 13 million Netflix rental paid users, and various popular videos and pictures on the Internet.

Not to mention anything else, just the number of users represents huge value.

After chatting about Netflix's business for a while, Howard Stringer asked the most concerned question: "I heard that Netflix is ​​going to go public?"

Ronan did not need to deny it: "It's like this, Relativity Entertainment is ready to operate Netflix to go public."

"This is a wise choice," said Howard Stringer. "If Netflix wants to continue to develop, it requires a lot of money, right?"

Ronan spread his hands: "Without affecting his own development, it is a bit difficult for Relativity Entertainment to bear independently, so it is better to seek public fundraising."

Howard Stringer asked inadvertently: "What if Sony intends to invest in Netflix?"

Ronan looked at him: "Welcome is here, but there is a prerequisite, we must wait for Netflix to go public."

"Sony can invest this year." Howard Stringer of course wants to seek the best profit: "It's been too long to wait for the listing."

Instead of answering his words, Ronan asked, "Can you decide on Sony's business?"

The Sony the other party is talking about is not Sony Entertainment, but Sony Group. It seems that the people who are really the masters of the country are all islanders, right?

"I have some news that I can reveal to you in advance, but don't spread it." Howard Stinger said with a smile: "No surprise haute, I will soon be the chairman and CEO of Sony Group."

Ronan was quite surprised. He had heard of Akio Morita and Kazuo Hirai before, but Howard Stinger had no memory.

Is this a change brought about by oneself?

He wasn't sure, either.

Howard Stringer is about to enter the highest management position of Sony Group. He will definitely make some achievements in his new job. Although Sony Group has become international and the power of the islanders is deeply rooted. It is quite difficult to open up the situation internally, but it is relatively easier to achieve results from the outside.

Netflix is ​​a typical example of the success of the Internet and entertainment industry. Many people even say that Netflix's real-time sharing represents the future and is a recognized high-quality investment goal.

If you can get the opportunity to invest in Netflix, you will definitely be able to settle down if you finally get the position you have.

Ronan's eyes flashed with an accident and returned to normal instantly. He smiled and said, "Congratulations."

"It's not easy to sit in this position." Howard Stringer seemed to be heartbroken: "It's not easy to sit firmly."

He looked at Ronan: "Would you like to give Sony an investment opportunity?"

Ronan said the truth: "It's too late now." He did not completely refuse, but quietly increased Netflix's bargaining chips: "Howard, I can also reveal some news to you. Goldman Sachs is very concerned about Netflix and has been assisting Netflix in operating and listing. Netflix cannot accept new investors before it goes public."

This surprised Howard Stringer even more: "Goldman Sachs?"

One of the four major investments has joined in, and this is much more troublesome than expected.

Luo Nan nodded slightly: "Netfly operates its listed business, Relativity Entertainment has outsourced to a company recommended by Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is also contacting listed investors for Netflix. Netflix's development is here, and stocks after listing will not have to worry about sales. Goldman Sachs even expects that Netflix's listing may create a new miracle for Internet stocks."

Netflix's listing can be said to be a very important part of Ronan's next plan. Netflix has done so well and has become a hot spot in the potential investment market with its extremely fast business and user growth.

Howard Stringer wants to take the position of Sony Group as chairman and CEO in the future, and needs to create a new situation for Sony, and Sony's investment seems to be good.

It is not a bad thing to go public if a stock is listed and one more potential customer is added.

But this is an opportunity for Sony, and it is not a chance for Relativity Entertainment.

Ronan kept saying: "It will take some time before going public, and it will be mid-next year or even later. If Sony intends to invest, it may have to wait for a while."

Howard Stringer smiled: "It's okay, patience is a virtue."

Ronan said directly: "For specific matters, Sony will directly discuss with Netflix and the operation company."

Howard Stringer knew this was not a refusal. To be in Ronan, he would be more responsible for making decisions and controlling the general direction, so there would naturally be professionals to handle specific matters.

"Yes." said Howard Stringer.

Ronan's words did not end: "But I have a condition."

Howard Stringer's eyes narrowed: "Please say."

"I hope after the Spider-Man movie trilogy ended." Ronan would not miss every opportunity: "Marvel Entertainment can buy back the copyright of the Spider-Man series at the right price."

Howard Stringer flatly refused without hesitation or even consideration: "This is impossible!"

Ronan is not a surprise either.

Howard Stringer smiled completely: "Ronan, you put forward a condition that Sony cannot accept!"

Ronan said: "This is a two-way choice, and there is still time, so Sony can consider it."

Howard Stinger couldn't help saying: "Sony invests in Netflix and can provide a large amount of funds for Netflix, which is helping Netflix."

Ronan did not give in: "Netflix is ​​generally favored by the market. Goldman Sachs contacted by Netflix is ​​not weak in every customer, and can provide more help to Netflix in the development of the Internet. Howard, Sony is very powerful, but in the Internet industry..."

He didn't say anything later, and Howard Stringer could understand it.

Howard Stringer shook his head: "It's a pity that we can't cooperate further."

Ronan said calmly: "It's still some time before Netflix is ​​launched. Sony can continue to observe and inspect Netflix. Next year's Netflix will not be the Netflix now."

There was something in this, but Howard Stringer listened to it.

Will Netflix still have explosive development?

Howard Stringer has to pay attention to it, because when Relativity Entertainment acquired Netflix, who would have thought that Netflix would become like this in the hands of Ronan Anderson?

Ronan said lightly: "If Netflix does not have enough value when it goes public, Sony certainly doesn't have to consider the conditions I mentioned." He stood up and shook hands with Howard Stinger: "I hope Relativity Entertainment and Sony Group will be better in the future."

Howard Stinger nodded: "I will look at Netflix, hoping that a miracle will be born."

Ronan smiled and said goodbye and left.

Howard Stringer then followed and sent Ronan out of the main entrance of Sony Columbia headquarters building.

No matter how crazy Ronan is, he will not have fierce conflicts with several large companies at the same time. The conflict of interest with Sony Entertainment will always be within acceptable ranges between both parties.

It is difficult to take back Spider-Man, it is just a try. Although it is unlikely, it is also a huge gain to be able to get back some of the rights to Spider-Man.

Besides, the "Spider-Man" series can really open a single universe!

Ronan hopes that the operation here will help Marvel Entertainment negotiate with Sony Columbia Pictures.

Howard Stringer attached great importance to cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, and stood at the entrance of the headquarters building to shake hands with Ronan and say goodbye.

When Luo Nan got on the bus, he noticed that the lights were turned off nearby. I don’t know if it was a paparazzi stationed here or an entertainment reporter who followed a star to take photos.

The other party did not hide. It was probably because he recognized Ronan and Howard Stinger, and stood outside the safe range and took photos openly.

Maybe the gossip newspaper will be published tomorrow, shocking! Relativity Entertainment acquires Sony Entertainment...

The one I used to play in the uc shock department, the entertainment tabloids here have been playing for a long time.

"Shocked! The US president was stunned by a certain weapon or department."

I believe netizens have seen many such titles. Because there are too many "shocking" articles, netizens think that uc must have a shock department that specializes in publishing such articles, so the shock department of uc was born.

Leaving Sony Columbia, Ronan returned to the Relativity Building that afternoon and participated in another signing. After a period of negotiations, Hasbro and Relativity Entertainment officially reached an authorization agreement for "Peppa Pig".

George Clint and Brian Goldner signed on behalf of both sides respectively.

The authorization agreement is mainly divided into three categories of toys, dolls and handmade dolls.

These three categories are divided into several subcategories, but the focus of negotiations between the two sides is on the later division, and the classification of categories is not so strict.

The basic authorization fee for each major category is US$5 million. As the copyright holder, Relativity Entertainment extracts 20% of the factory sales as a share.

Although Hasbro is not a company in the Hollywood industry, it has close cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, and Relativity Entertainment does not require high prices, which is a general level in the industry.

Hollywood's external authorization can make a comedy, and the authorization of popular movie and TV derivatives has never had to worry about sales.

The authorization of those popular image derivatives from Disney, especially those given to Oriental, is amazing in its detailed classification.

For example, Mickey Mouse’s products, the copyright holder authorizes the figure classification. After paying the copyright, he can only make figure products.

If you want to make other classified products, such as cups, you need to pay the copyright of the cup. The cups have different materials, pvc, ceramics, clay, etc. Each category has different copyrights. To do one of the categories, you need to pay the copyright of the category.

There are also toy authorizations, such as building blocks, rattles, etc. Each type can only be done with authorization.

For example, the "Harry Potter" series owned by Warner Bros. has sold hundreds of derivative authorizations.

After the product party has obtained the authorization, after completing the design, it is necessary to return to the copyright owner to review whether the pattern image, color, etc. are in compliance with the regulations.
Chapter completed!