Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2233 This is a businessman

"How much will it cost?"

Sanchos did not directly refuse, he wanted to know how big the pit was.

"For one billion dollars, Paramount will contribute [-] million, and we will each contribute [-] million."

Hearing what Michael Eisner said, Sanchos was completely stunned.

He didn't expect to spend [-] million U.S. dollars to join this alliance at the beginning.

It is estimated that after returning to tell Wazelman the news, the other party will definitely scold him bloody.

But if they don't agree, then Universal will be photographed outside the two alliances of MGM and Paramount, and become a lone bird.

"Is it too much? With such a large investment of [-] million U.S. dollars, if something goes wrong, I can't explain it to the board of directors."

Sanchos didn't have the courage to agree to the other party's request directly.

At least he had to go back and report the incident to Wasserman.

However, according to Sanchos' understanding of Wasserman, the possibility of success for him to agree to spend [-] million US dollars to invest in this special effects studio is almost negligible.

"Mr. Sanchos, think about it, what a brilliant box office revenue a "Godzilla" and "1992" can create. I don't think a billion dollars is expensive at all..."

"Besides, Universal and Mr. Lin have been working together for so long. You should be very clear about the cost of a special effects film. If I say one billion dollars, it should be less."

After finally catching an idiot, Barry Diller naturally wouldn't let him go easily.

Now Universal can be said to be riding a tiger. If Sanchos does not agree to their request, then Universal's position in Hollywood will suddenly become very embarrassing.

If Wazelman and the others do not want to face this kind of predicament, they will definitely agree to invest the [-] million yuan to cooperate with them to establish this special effects studio.

Sanchos can only show an embarrassed smile, but there is no way out for him now.

After all, Lin Daoqiu can't go back there, so now they can only find ways to join the alliance between Paramount and Disney. This is their only way to survive.

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"What did you say? Three hundred million dollars? Are you crazy?"

After returning to MCA to meet Wasserman, Sanchos told each other about Barry Diller and Michael Eisner's proposal.

When he heard that Barry Diller and the others wanted Universal to invest [-] million U.S. dollars to start a bird special effects studio with them, Wasserman was furious all of a sudden.

"How can you agree to this kind of thing? Why don't you come back and report to me first, [-] million US dollars, do you think it is three dollars?"

Wazelman's eyes widened directly. He couldn't believe that Sanchos had caused such a big trouble for himself not long after he took office.

"Mr. Zelman, this matter has nothing to do with me at all. Barry Diller and Michael Eisner saw the opportunity to blackmail us. Do you think I have room to resist?"

Wasserman watched Sanchos refuse to speak for a long time.

If he had known that this was the case, he would not have suspended Langmeyer when he was killed, and naturally such a tragic thing as now would not have happened.

"Go and tell Barry Diller and Michael Eisner that Universal has its own pace in investment in special effects technology. I appreciate their proposal, but we will not pay for it."

What Wasserman thought was very simple. It was absolutely impossible for the other party to want him to spend [-] million yuan to invest in their special effects studio.

Not to mention Wasserman's refusal, even if it is discussed at the board of directors, I believe no idiot will agree to this matter.

"Sir, if I go back and talk to them like this, I'm afraid they won't let us join their league."

Sanchos's conjecture is very realistic, so realistic that Wasserman feels that his concerns are not unreasonable.

"Anyway, I won't pay the money. If... If it really doesn't work, let's do it for the time being. I don't believe that when they are beaten by Lin Daoqiu, they dare not ask us for help."

Compared with Barry Diller, Wasserman obviously has more confidence in Lin Daoqiu's ability.

He felt that if Barry Diller and Michael Eisner were unwilling to accept Universal into their alliance, then they would definitely be beaten by Lin Daoqiu.

At that time, I believe they will definitely remove their airs and honestly come to Universal for cooperation.

"You mean not joining the Paramount-Disney alliance?"

Sanchos didn't expect Wasserman to make such a decision, which made him feel a little unbelievable.

"When you go to them, tell them what I just said. After all, even if the company can afford the $[-] million now, it won't invest in the research and development of special effects."

Even if everyone knows about future movies, blockbuster special effects are king.

But not everyone is like Lin Daoqiu, who is willing to spend a large sum of money on the research and development of special effects technology.

Wasserman's reaction was not beyond Sanchos' expectations, so he immediately went to Barry Diller according to the other party's words.

In his office, Barry Diller received the visiting Sanchos.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Barry. My boss thinks it's unrealistic to spend [-] million US dollars on the research and development of special effects at this time, so Global will not participate in this investment."

After Barry Diller and Jeffrey Katzenberg heard what Sanchos said, they first looked at each other.

Then Jeffrey Katzenberg spoke.

"If Universal is unwilling to join even this level of cooperation, then we really have reason to worry that Universal may not have much sincerity to join our alliance."

"No, no, no... Don't get me wrong, we sincerely want to participate, but the company has its own considerations, and I personally can't do anything about it."

Universal was unwilling to take out the money to invest, which Barry Diller had expected before.

So he naturally made corresponding preparations.

"I understand your company's concerns, but since this is the case, what I want to know is whether Universal really wants to have more cooperation with us in movies?"

"You don't need to worry about this. Universal is [-]% willing and hoping to cooperate with Paramount and Disney. I can guarantee this with my reputation."

Sanchos's reputation may not be worth much, but Barry Diller's question naturally has his intentions.

"If this is the case, then I hope that Universal can make concessions on the share. After all, we have invested 20.00 million US dollars in the special effects studio, so as compensation, Universal's movie share will have to be reduced by [-]% at that time."

"what?"

Sanchos didn't expect that these guys would put their minds on the film's share, and they would take [-]% of the share at once, which is simply too nonsense.

These guys really showed the nature of businessmen to the fullest.

(End of this chapter)