The first thousand one hundred and seventy-three chapters once the king of Hollywood, MGM
"When I was a child, I thought I could save the world, but in the end, I found that the whole world could not save myself. Later, I was busy supporting my family, making money, and working hard to make money. In Hollywood, I almost did anything related to movies and television.
I had various jobs including costumes, props, art, screenwriting, actors, stage management, etc. But after I retired, I found that these are actually not important.
The whole thing was like a shackles of life, tightly tying me up. Later, my children allowed me to live happily in New York and go to the ****. If I want to live for myself for a few years, I will come over.
I opened this fast food restaurant and sell as much as I like every day. Even if KFC is opposite me, I am not afraid. In the whole street, I have endured three McDonald's and two KFC, and this is the third KFC.
Therefore, now I understand that people must be content. Columbus and Warner Bros. are not very content in what they do."
Old John said this unhurriedly while packing his things. It was once a summary of Old John's life. If doing business is not to make money but to kill time, then in such a situation, there is nothing to fear.
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There is nothing that can scare you. This is why old John feels happy. Columbus lost helplessly: "Dear John, my situation is different from yours now. I have a big family to support. If I don't
If I'm filming a movie, what do you think my family will eat and drink while waiting for relief from the US government?
I actually wanted to quit, but I couldn't bear the consequences. I had no reason not to quit, and I couldn't find a reason to convince myself."
When he said this, Columbus also seemed quite helpless. Some things were actually beyond his control. Some people sometimes had to do things that were different from their ideals and hopes.
At this moment, Ye Ming said with a smile: "If you want a reason, then I can give you one, and you may be able to convince yourself. The reasons for looking for a job can be to support the family, to show off one's talents, etc.
, in fact, if you mean to resign, there is only one reason. The world is so big, I want to see it."
Old John was stunned. He glanced at Ye Ming and said, "Young man, you are very open-minded."
Columbus was also in shock. He had given himself reasons to resign before. But it was of no use. There were countless reasons why he couldn't resign. Now that Ye Ming has given him such a reason, it is also very strange.
, the world is so big, my idol goes to see it. Columbus thought about it and said: "This can convince me. Maybe one day I really have enough of Warner Bros., and I will really use this as a reason to go and see it."
That's it, nothing more. Let's go, Ye Ming. Thank you for giving me a reason for your request. The people on the board of directors will give you an answer soon."
Before Columbus left in disinterest, Ye Ming immediately said: "Columbus, I want to ask you something, how old is your child?" Columbus was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously said: "My son is sixteen, and my daughter is only ten."
Two years old, what’s wrong?”
Ye Ming immediately said: "Actually, the reason I mentioned for resigning is only suitable for two types of people. One is childless and willful. If you want to see it, you can go and see it. The world is so big anyway. You want to go
Go wherever you want to see it.
There is also a kind of old John who has really grown up. After retirement, he can play as he likes. Like you, you will have to work hard for at least ten or eight years. When your daughter grows up, you
No matter where you go, no one will care about you.
Now, can you do your work as a director with peace of mind?"
Ye Ming originally didn't want to say this, but seeing that Columbus actually said that he really meant it, he had to give a reason for such a question.
After all, if Columbus really resigns because of what he said, the world is so big and I want to see it. This is the most irresponsible and willful reason for resignation. When the time comes, Ye Ming will feel that he has misled Columbus.
After Columbus left, Old John said: "Emmerich, look at all the people you brought. Ye Ming, you are a little naughty guy. You almost got Columbus in. The world is so big, I think
Go and have a look?
Yes, actually when I retired, that’s what I thought, no matter what, I just wanted to take a look. But you are not kind, you said it this way, and you said it under such a situation.
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You seem to be busier than Emmerich. Why don't you go and see for yourself."
Old John was indeed an old fox, and he immediately saw Ye Ming's trap.
Ye Ming shrugged his shoulders and said innocently: "Didn't I come here to take a look? Hollywood, I have begun to like this place now, but I just don't know if this place likes me."
At this time, Old John nodded and said: "This depends on your own ability. If you can achieve results, Hollywood will not be stingy in recognizing you. Come on, young man, even MGM started from a small company.
Yes, well, to be honest, I like MGM. Now its stock is already very high, and my stock has made almost one-third. It’s much better than me selling fast food.”
Ye Ming was stunned. He glanced at Old John and said, "You actually have MGM stocks in your hands. I think you should get rid of them as soon as possible?"
These words made Old John stunned: "Get rid of it, why, young man, don't you know MGM, one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood, a company known as the King of Hollywood, a company like this is long-term
If you hold it, why, I will get rid of it."
This is something that Old John really doesn't understand. In such a situation, he has fully proved a problem, that is, in such a matter, MGM's status in the hearts of Hollywood people,
It is something that Ye Ming cannot measure.
Therefore, when it comes to MGM, it is almost the development history of Hollywood. At this time, Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "I know that MGM has increased its prices now, but such price increases are nothing but hypocrisy.
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Under such a situation, they raised the stock price in order to make a better sale.
Alex, the president of MGM, is used to using this method to increase his company's bargaining chips?
He is planning to raise the stock price of MGM and then get rid of MGM. Now MGM's debt is quite serious, but it just means that under such circumstances, things have been suppressed."
Old John's eyes suddenly became energetic. He glanced at Ye Ming and said curiously: "I won't say whether this news is true or false. Not everyone in Hollywood can get such insider information. Why do you do it?"
After receiving such news, how can you be so sure that MGM will be sold?"
Ye Ming said seriously: "This kind of thing is very simple, that is to say, in this situation, the real boss of MGM is the casino tycoon Kerkorian. This guy is born to take risks.
We have such a big boss as the boss, tell me, is it possible that this thing is true? Casino tycoon Kerkorian, I think you know this person relatively well, right?"
Emmerich said from the side: "There are really some problems with this matter. Where did you get this information? I don't think the top management at MGM can know this."
The key is the source of the news. If it comes to a question like this, there is no problem if Ye Ming is from Hollywood, but he is a Chinese, and Chinese people know Hollywood very well. This question has to be said.
Emmerich felt strange.
Ye Ming shrugged his shoulders and said: "Don't forget that I am the president of Huihuang.com. Naturally, someone has said this. I saw this in various advertising movies, videos, and other news clues.
some things.
If you think about it carefully, it is not unexpected in times like this. I do not deny the greatness of MGM, but at this time, MGM actually had signs early, such as what happened to Alex
who ascended the throne of MGM president?
He was Kerkorian's deputy at the beginning, and now he has become the boss of Mi Gao Mo. Naturally, he wants to make money for Kerkorian. How to make money is how to do it. Even at this time, Alex
Want to sell the same one at MGM.”
After hearing Ye Ming's explanation, it makes sense. Alex is indeed a deputy of Kerkorian. Kerkorian asked Alex to come, which fully proved a problem. That is
It is said that under such a situation, he does have some intentions towards MGM, and he may not even care about whether MGM is making movies.
Emmerich glanced at Old John, nodded and said, "Old John, Ye Ming said this. It seems to be very normal. After all, it means that the changes in the top management of MGM have been relatively frequent recently.
If you are entering it steadily at this time, then you should also pay attention to this matter. While you are making money, just sell your MGM stocks."
Since they are friends, Emmerich also reminded Old John very carefully on such an issue.
Old John nodded solemnly and said: "Come to think of it, Kerkorian, this guy is not a philanthropist. He is really capable of doing this kind of thing."
Old John is still very cautious. He doesn't think Ye Ming knows this information, but Ye Ming said it so confidently, and Kerkorian is not a good man and woman in the wealthy circle. Therefore, these words Ye Ming said
, in fact, there is a certain possibility.
After coming out, Emmerich felt a little heavy. He looked back at Ye Ming and said, "You kid, tell me the truth. Are these things true? How far will MGM, the former king of Hollywood, go?"
In fact, Emmerich already believed what Ye Ming said. After all, some incredible things have indeed happened at MGM recently. If these things were placed in other small companies, there would be no problem, but if they were said to have happened,
For a large company like MGM, that is indeed a bit unbelievable.
Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "There won't be any problems in the short term. At least before MGM reveals the problem, it must first give the outside world a false impression of stability and raise its stock price. People on the board of directors will successively
Sell your own stocks and recover some losses.
But these are all performances for others to see. If there are no accidents, in two or three years, the MGM board of directors, or Kerkorian, will handle MGM's problems, and maybe the next Columbia Pictures will be MGM.
Who can say clearly what happened to Gao Mei. Of course, if it is said that other capital was involved in this process, then maybe what I said is wrong."
This thing did happen in history. In 2005, Sony merged with MGM. MGM, which has a long history, became a part of the Sony Group like Columbia Pictures.
In the end, MGM went bankrupt in 2010 and became a mess that no one was willing to take over. This has to be said to be a very big irony for Hollywood.
But now, at least now, no one in the United States or in Hollywood would believe that MGM would reach this point.
Therefore, even if what Ye Ming said was very sworn and seemed to be true, Old John and Emmerich didn't quite believe it. This is too unbelievable.
As Emmerich got into the car, he said to Ye Ming: "This is really unbelievable. I simply can't believe that something like this will happen. Could it be that the MGM Empire really and
Is Columbia Pictures going to die? If that’s the case, then Kerkorian will be a sinner of history.”
Ye Ming said with great certainty: "Korkorian is not a criminal in history, he is just a businessman, and this guy is a casino tycoon. Gambling is his favorite. He likes to gamble in shopping malls. MGM
, is actually just a bargaining chip for him. Ever since his deputy Alex became the president of MGM some time ago, this matter has actually been in Kerkorian's plan. It is just a business deal.
only games.
If MGM had greater value to Kerkorian, then he would not do it like this, but now it seems that Kerkorian does not really believe that MGM will
It will bring him more things. Selling MGM is also a normal thing."