Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1893 Seems to have a chance
"This year, Magic Studio's investment is about [-] million U.S. dollars, and it will basically be maintained at this level every year."

On this day, Lin Daoqiu invited Lucas to visit the magic studio, and Alan Ryder Jr. came with Lucas.

"One hundred million dollars?"

When he heard Lin Daoqiu's investment in the magic studio for a year, Lucas was so surprised that his eyes stared out.

Dykstra added at this moment.

"It's basically been like that for the past few years."

After Lucas listened, he was so envious that his saliva was about to flow out.

What a wonderful thing it would be if he could spend [-] million U.S. dollars a year on the research and development of special effects technology.

"I don't know how Chairman Alan and the board of directors are talking about that matter."

What Lin Daoqiu was referring to was of course that Fox spends 5000 million U.S. dollars every year for the research and development of special effects technology.

But this question is a bit too embarrassing for little Alan Ryder, because it is difficult for the board of directors to pass it.

Alan Ryder Jr. held a board meeting before, and then threw this question out to test the direction of the wind.

The result was no different from what he expected. Fox’s board members almost agreed that they were not a special effects company, and there was no need to spend so much money on the research and development of special effects technology.

If you have the money, it would be more realistic to use it to make a few more movies.

Therefore, what Alan Ryder promised to Lin Daoqiu before may have to open a window.

"It is still being processed, and the matter will be resolved soon."

Although little Alan Ryder was very calm when he said these words, he definitely didn't think so in his heart.

"But according to what I know, things seem to be exactly the opposite of what you said."

Hearing Lin Daoqiu's words, little Alan Ryder's face immediately pulled down.

"You sent someone to eavesdrop on our company's meeting?"

Apart from this possibility, little Alan Ryder really couldn't think of how Lin Daoqiu could know the secrets of their internal meeting.

For little Alan Ryder who was a little unhappy, Lin Daoqiu just smiled slightly.

"There should be no hidden secrets in Hollywood, and I don't have the habit of sending people to eavesdrop."

It is impossible for Lin Daoqiu to send someone to eavesdrop. If he wants to know the content of the meeting, there are still many ways, for example, his people are present at the meeting.

Little Alan Ryder obviously didn't believe what Lin Daoqiu said, otherwise how could he know what Fox's internal meeting was talking about.

But since Lin Daoqiu didn't admit that Alan Ryder Jr. couldn't produce any evidence to prove that the other party did this, so he had nothing to do with Lin Daoqiu.

"If I find out that Mr. Lin has committed any illegal acts, I will call the police as soon as possible."

Of course, Alan Ryder Jr. didn't want what he said in the internal meeting to be heard by others immediately, even if Fox and MGM are allies now.

Lin Daoqiu just shrugged his shoulders.

"Now we should be able to return to our previous topic. Chairman Alan should not have forgotten the original agreement."

At that time, Alan Ryder Jr. was confident that he could persuade the members of the board of directors, so he agreed to Lin Daoqiu's request.

Now he felt a little bit stuck, because he didn't expect that the opposition from those directors would be so fierce, there was no room for discussion at all.

Although Alan Ryder Jr. in Fox has a feeling of covering the sky with one hand, but when it comes to money, and it is such an annual expense, it is no wonder that the board of directors have such big objections.

"If Fox can't do this, I wonder what Mr. Lin plans to do?"

Little Alan Ryder wanted to know, if he couldn't meet the original conditions, what would Lin Daoqiu plan to do?
Is it to cancel their cooperation directly, or is it going to make a fuss about the film's share.

You must know that the [-]% share has actually caused dissatisfaction among some people within Fox. If the share is reduced to even [-]%, they are unlikely to refuse.

"Cancel cooperation."

Without even thinking about it, Lin Daoqiu gave his answer directly.

It seems that if Fox can't meet Lin Daoqiu's request, then he will cancel the previously negotiated cooperation.

"Is there no other way?"

Of course, Alan Ryder Jr. does not want to withdraw from this alliance, because in this alliance Fox is sure to make money, and will earn more and more in the future.

If Fox is allowed to withdraw under such circumstances, then not only will they not be able to make money from those blockbuster films, but they will even cause huge losses to Fox's theaters due to the release of those blockbuster films.

"Fox can't afford the money, but..."

"But what?"

Little Alan Ryder became vigilant all of a sudden. He felt that the condition Lin Daoqiu was going to raise next would definitely not be lower than asking them to invest 5000 million US dollars a year.

"You have to help me convince Lucas."

To put it bluntly, Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy Lucasfilm, so that he could integrate the other party's technology into the side of Magic Studio.

And with Lucasfilm, MGM's progress in producing special effects movies will be greatly increased in the future. After all, Industrial Light and Magic has many top talents in special effects.

It can be said that Lin Daoqiu dreamed of poaching them, and now it seems to be a very good opportunity.

"Hmph...Mr. Lin, don't say I won't help you with this. Even if I really help you buy Lucasfilm, you will invest at least [-] million U.S. dollars a year in the research and development of special effects technology in the future. What do you think? Can you afford it?"

Little Alan Ryder really doubted whether Lin Daoqiu was crazy. He now burns at least [-] million US dollars in the magic studio every year.

If Lucasfilm is added, it means that he will burn at least [-] million US dollars a year, and he will spend like this every year in the future.

No matter which company Hollywood is, in the eyes of Alan Ryder Jr., he would not do such outrageous things, because this is simply courting death.

Once MGM's movies hit the market, the pressure on MGM will suddenly increase, and then it will fall into financial crisis.

After all, in Alan Ryder's opinion, it is impossible for someone to keep making movies and make big money all the time. In the future, Lin Daoqiu's movies will definitely lose money one day. It's just a matter of time.

"I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. In addition to my investment in Magic Studio, I also opened a mag company in Neon. I bought Lucas's computer motion department to form Magic Animation Studio..."

"So my annual investment in special effects and computer animation is no less than 5000 million, so an extra [-] million is not a big deal for me."

Lin Daoqiu's words made little Alan Ryder very upset, but he also had to admit that in this world, Lin Daoqiu is probably the only one who is willing to spend so much money on the development of film technology.

(End of this chapter)