Hollywood Starts with Animation

The so-called home entertainment sector includes the operation of movie peripheral products, the distribution of DVD and video tapes, the distribution of movies on TV platforms, and the sale of DVD players, game consoles and other commodities.

MGM Studios, as the former eight major Hollywood companies, used to be brilliant for decades. Although it is now thin, the situation is sluggish, its annual profit is low, and its overall strength is far less than that of the Hollywood six, but it has a solid foundation!

A library of 4,000 movies;

Owns "Gone with the Wind", "The Wizard of Oz", "Tom and Jerry", "007", "Rocky", "Rain Man", "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"... a number of world-renowned classic film copyrights;

More than 170 Oscar statuettes;

All of this speaks to the glory of MGM.

Even though MGM’s annual production capacity for new films is low and the box office is sluggish, the 4,000-film library it owns and the annual dividends authorized to major TV platforms are as high as more than $45 million.

Zucker thought to himself: "It's the late 1990s, and although DVD is on the rise, it has not yet become popular. After 2001, MGM's annual revenue will rise to more than $70 million after only DVD licensing. ."

"For MGM, which is worth $2.85 billion, its film library is worth $1.8 billion."

The number of films in the film library is the foundation of a film company.

Moreover, with a massive movie library, the company can steadily bring in tens of millions of dollars in profits every year.

Zucker, how can you not be moved?

"Even after 2010, when DVD is in recession, there are still online video sites and streaming media sites. At that time, licensing film and television rights will be a huge amount of income."

tsk tsk~

Zucker really coveted it for a long time.

Of course, the establishment of the home entertainment department mentioned by Hashimoto Taro also includes the sales of electronic products and DVD players.

In this regard, Zhu Ke's Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group is at an absolute disadvantage.

electronics giant Sony,

Why buy Columbia Pictures?

For making movies?

Shit!

The giant Sony still doesn't care about that little profit in movies!

They bought Columbia just to open up the North American market, promote their electronic products, and better promote their brand.

"Boss, the acquisition of film and television rights is imminent."

Taro Hashimoto said solemnly: "I am from Japan, and I learned from my sources that Sony and Toshiba, the two major electronics giants in Japan, are currently researching DVD players with higher performance and higher definition. In order to compete for the market, they must attract a large number of allies, and the film company with many film and television copyrights is bound to take the opportunity to make a fortune.”

"We, Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, must not miss this opportunity to make money and enhance our own influence."

The voice fell.

Zhu Ke's heart was like a stormy sea at the moment, and it was difficult to calm down.

What the hell!

"Little devil Hashimoto Taro is amazing!"

"He actually foresaw the battle between the two giants Sony and Toshiba, the Blu-ray-DVD and HD-DVD formats that would break out in the future? The DVD format battle between the two electronic giants spread to a very wide range, and almost all Hollywood companies were involved. They were drawn together by the two families."

"The DVD format battle is as intense as a financial war!"

"Even beyond."

"However, they all ended up losing because of the rise of internet video and streaming sites!"

"Sony and Toshiba lost both sides in the DVD format battle, but the major Hollywood companies made a lot of money and made a lot of money."

MGM joins Sony, earns $470 million;

Warner joins Sony, earns $540 million;

Universal joined the Toshiba camp and made a profit of US$610 million;

Disney joins the Toshiba camp, earning $760 million;

......

Under a wave of operations, the major film companies made a lot of money with only the authorization of the film library, and in addition to the dividends from DVD sales, the major film companies made more or less money.

Zuke also didn't want to miss this extremely easy way to get money.

"Boss, while the DVD player manufacturers such as Sony and Toshiba have not yet started their copyright acquisition plans, if we intervene now, it will definitely bring extremely rich returns to the company in a few years."

"Boss, please approve my request!"

After the little devil Hashimoto Taro finished speaking, he gave Zhu Ke a heavy bow.

What can Zucker do?

Of course I agree with him!

"Hashimoto Taro, I basically agree with your idea."

Zhu Ke said solemnly: "I will mention this at the recent group meeting, but you must give me a perfect plan."

"Yes, boss." Hashimoto Taro was immediately excited.

After he leaves.

Zucker couldn't help but sigh.

"Amazing!"

"Everyone in Hollywood is a genius."

"Taro Hashimoto is not satisfied with the position of President of SpongeBob SquarePants. He mentioned setting up a family entertainment department and expanding the company's film library. Isn't he just wanting to go further."

"Hoho, the mother can't be underestimated!"

Never underestimate the aggressiveness of a professional manager to climb up!

In fact, so too.

The position of the group CEO Victor, which person in the group is not staring at now?

Donna Langley, Kevin Feige, Alexander and others, which one does not want to be in the top position and replace it? !

Even more rampant professional managers want to kick the company boss out of the game, it is not uncommon.

Isn't that what Disney's current internal struggle is all about?

Disney's Michael Eisner, through a series of means, is constantly cleaning the Disney family's power and influence in the Disney Group. Of course, he ultimately failed, but he came close to succeeding.

How crazy was Jobs!

Wasn't it also kicked out by Apple?

Of course, he is now back at Apple and in charge, but his stake in Apple is a measly 0.8%.

That's right, less than 1% of the shares!

At this moment, when Zhu Ke appointed Hashimoto Taro, Victor, Donna and others, he would never underestimate their ambitions, and always beware of one or two.

"Hehe, it's not that I'm out of luck. As long as Jin Shuguang doesn't go public right now, they won't have anything to do with me." The corner of Zhu Ke's mouth rose.

......

a few days later.

The group's regular meeting in January was held as scheduled.

"My Big Greek Wedding" was set for February 14, 1999;

"Spartan 300" was set for April 7, 1999;

These two projects are the key projects of the group in the near future, and Zhu Ke and others constantly mentioned them at the regular meeting.

"The last thing, Mr. Hashimoto Taro submitted to me the idea of ​​setting up a home entertainment department a few days ago. You can say what you think." Zu Ke smiled.

The voice fell.

Among the executives present, Ku Shi whispered.

Old Bill, President of Wald Pictures: "I agree. Looking at the major Hollywood companies, which one does not have a large number of film libraries? We Wald Pictures now have less than 20 film and television copyrights. Facing those movie companies, Always be inferior."

Kevin Feige, vice president of Wald Pictures: "I also agree that the massive movie library is not only the company's heritage, but also the guarantee of the company's stable profitability."

Domino of Jin Shuguang Music: "I also agree. Not only the film and television copyright needs to be acquired, but also the copyright of our music company should be expanded."

Donna Langley nodded and said: "Expanding the film library can bring more film and television broadcasting rights to our WB TV network and UPN TV network. I have no reason to object."

A large majority of the company's executives are in favor of the proposal to form a home entertainment division.

But!

There is a problem that everyone has to face!

That is money!

Acquiring a large number of film and television copyrights requires a lot of money!

"In this case, I decided to raise 100 million US dollars from the group's account to acquire film and television rights and expand the company's film library."

Zucker looked at Taro Hashimoto again: "I'll leave this to you, Mr. Hashimoto."

"Yes, boss."

Hashimoto Taro responded repeatedly.

Although Zucker doesn't like the little devil, he has to admit that the little devil Hashimoto Taro has his own way of doing things, not to mention that this project was his first proposal, and he made a complete plan.

" "The first more is sent.