Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2232
Now the pressure suddenly came to Barry Diller's side.

The situation at this time was already obvious. Lin Daoqiu made it clear that he didn't take Paramount seriously.

As long as he has any fears about the alliance on Paramount's side, it is impossible for him to dare to release Universal at this time.

And since he did this, it means that Lin Daoqiu should have a solution, or in his opinion, Universal's joining the Paramount alliance will not pose any threat to MGM.

"I haven't met such a bold person for a long time, but I have to say that Lin Daoqiu does have a reason for him to be arrogant."

Looking around, all the film producers, directors, and screenwriters in Hollywood combined cannot compare to Lin Daoqiu alone.

The two films "Godzilla" and "1992" alone are enough to make everyone in the world's film industry pay homage to him. It is no wonder that Lin Daoqiu dares to be so arrogant, he does have this capital.

"Then do you think we still need to accept Universal?"

Regarding Jeffrey Katzenberg's question, Barry Diller looked very surprised, because he was very puzzled by Jeffrey Katzenberg's question.

"Why not? Universal is the second largest film company in Hollywood no matter what, and in terms of various resources, there is no harm to Paramount in cooperating with them..."

"The reason why Lin Daoqiu looked down on us was because we couldn't make blockbuster special effects films that were more popular than theirs, but... this kind of thing is not going to happen forever."

Jeffrey Katzenberg has always been very supportive of Barry Diller, his boss, even to the point of admiration.

But only in special effects movies, Jeffrey Katzenberg does not think that Barry Diller has the ability to approach or even surpass Lin Daoqiu.

Magic Studio and Industrial Light & Magic are the two strongest special effects studios in the world, and Magic Studio has surpassed Industrial Light & Magic in terms of strength because of Lin Daoqiu's great investment over the years.

Paramount doesn't have any good special effects studio in its hands, unless Barry Diller now invests huge sums of money in the research and development of special effects technology and establishes a special effects studio.

Otherwise, it is absolutely impossible for him to catch up with MGM, and that is just his wishful thinking.

"Why not? Lin Daoqiu has already proved with practical actions that special effects movies are the trend of mainstream movies in the future. I plan to join forces with Universal and Disney to invest one billion US dollars to establish a special effects studio."

Jeffrey Katzenberg gasped when he heard that, Barry Diller actually wanted to invest one billion dollars in a special effects studio.

Fortunately, with the participation of Disney and Universal, this matter may still come true, but no matter what, if Paramount wants to take the lead in it, it must spend at least [-] million US dollars.

Will such a large amount of money be approved by the board of directors?Jeffrey Katzenberg had great doubts about it.

"We have no choice. I will try to convince the board of directors to take the money. If we don't do this, we will slowly be surpassed by MGM, and then completely left behind by them, and then decline."

Barry Diller can already foresee that if they don't keep up with this big wave of special effects, then they will be left far behind.

So no matter what, he had to find ways to persuade the board of directors to agree to the investment of the special effects studio.

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Paramount's Barry Diller, Disney's Michael Eisner, Universal's Sanchos.

The three Hollywood film tycoons gathered in Barry Diller's villa.

The reason for meeting here is because Barry Diller extended an invitation to them.

Universal's affairs can only be hidden from ordinary people, and movie tycoons like Barry Diller and Michael Eisner can make things clear immediately after a little inquiry.

Fortunately, what Sanchos said is true, so today's meeting is a good start for him.

"Welcome to our new partner, Mr. Sanchos, and allow me to toast you."

As the owner of the villa and the convener, Barry Diller first raised his glass to Sanchos.

"Thank you for your invitation. It makes me feel very honored. In fact, I have already suggested to the company not to get too close to Lin Daoqiu, but it is a pity that they trusted Langmeyer too much at that time and did not take my words into consideration. Listen in."

Sanchos was obviously postponing, and Langmeyer made so much money for Universal at the time, if he said this on the board of directors, he would definitely be sprayed all over his body.

It's just that this time and that time, even if what Sanchos said is made up by him, it still sounds very satisfying to Barry Diller and Michael Eisner under such an occasion.

"There are very few people with such insight as Mr. Sanchos. If Mr. Zellman had followed your advice earlier, I guess Universal would not have become so passive now."

"Passive? Mr. Barry Diller, please forgive me for not agreeing with your statement. Our cancellation of cooperation with MGM has no impact on Universal Pictures. Only MGM is affected. "

For Sanchos' explanation, Barry Diller and Michael Eisner just smiled and nodded.

The reason why Universal has been able to make a lot of money in the past few years is not because of the good movies they made, or the breakthroughs in special effects technology.

The reason why Universal made so much money is all because of Lin Daoqiu.

It's just that even if this is an iron-clad fact, Sanchos will not recognize it in front of them now.

"Okay, the previous things are over, we should focus on the future, I have a proposal."

At this time Michael Eisner suddenly said: "Our future."

The topic raised by Michael Eisner is a bit broad, so broad that Sanchos can't imagine what he wants to say.

In fact, before Sanchos came, Barry Diller and Michael Eisner had already met and talked about the special effects studio.

Even at the beginning, Michael Eisner felt very embarrassed about spending [-] million US dollars on this plan.

But after Barry Diller's persuasion, he still felt that it was necessary to take out the money.

"Special effects movies are the trend of future movies. Movies from "Godzilla" to "1992" have been officially announced to everyone, so I propose that our three companies contribute money together and invest in a large special effects studio..."

"I agree with Michael's proposal."

As soon as Sanchos listened to what Michael Eisner said, Barry Diller immediately agreed.

No matter how stupid he is, he has already realized that he may have entered the opponent's game.

If he refuses, I am afraid that Universal will not be able to join the alliance between Paramount and Disney.

(End of this chapter)