Hollywood Starts with Animation

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The news that Zucker wanted to acquire Weta Digital for a huge sum of 70 million US dollars spread instantly.

The speed is astonishing!

Originally, Weta Digital was at the cusp of the storm, and Zucker spent 500 million US dollars to detonate the news. Now the strong alliance is not the effect of 1+1=2, but the result that far exceeds "2".

Immediately, a reporter asked at the press conference: "Mr. Wald, I'm Molly, a reporter from the New Zealand United News. As far as I know, at 20th Century Fox and Paramount, visiting Weta Before the digital company, you have already led a team to inspect Weta Digital."

"Yes." Zucker nodded.

The female reporter Molly asked, "Then may I ask, why did you not open the acquisition offer until today?"

As soon as this issue came out, the entire press conference site was quiet.

The media reporters, who were still a bit noisy in the past, also quietly waited for Zhu Ke's answer. After all, they were quite interested in it.

Zucker smiled and said, "Shouldn't I do more research to acquire a business? I'm making an acquisition now, is there a problem?"

After a pause, he added: "Of course, I know you want to ask, why would I announce the news when the dust of 20th Century Fox, Paramount and other companies is about to settle?"

The female reporter Molly nodded immediately.

The others also nodded.

Zhu Ke spread his hands: "There is no influence between the two."

Female reporter Molly: "..."

She felt like she was being played by Zucker.

Zucker laughed without saying a word. The female reporter Molly digs a hole for Zucker, and the questions are somewhat instructive, but who is Zucker?

Soon, the press conference was over.

However... the storm has only just begun!

20th Century Fox, Paramount, John Doerr and other investor teams, after the press conference,

They convened meetings for the first time to discuss countermeasures intensively.

The easiest, of course, is Weta Digital!

Richard Taylor happily said: "Peter, tonight we must open a bottle of champagne to celebrate."

Peter Jackson nodded hurriedly and laughed: "Man, you are so right. Zucker Wald personally stepped in to show that he was optimistic about us, and as a result, our Weta Digital is even more valuable! "

After speaking, the two of them immediately opened a bottle of champagne and drank each other, regardless of the astonished eyes of others.

"When I bought this wine for $20,000 in 1994, I wanted to drink it more than once, but it was too expensive. But now it's different! It won't be long before we both are Multimillionaire."

Richard Taylor was a little emotional.

After drinking his glass of wine, Jackson also sighed: "At the beginning of the company's establishment, we only had one computer, and the personnel were only me and you."

The development of Weta Digital is not all smooth sailing!

"Today, there are as many as 120 regular employees in the entire company, and more than 80 temporary recruits. A large group of Hollywood giants and Wall Street people have opened up to 50 million, 60 million, 70 million US dollars, or even more. "

"Until now, I had a dreamy feeling."

Jackson looked at the old man and smiled: "I believe that after the release of "The Lord of the Rings", we Weta Digital will rise rapidly even if these giants are not acquired, but I think the advantages of being acquired outweigh the disadvantages.

Whether it is Jackson or Richard, they do not exclude the company from being acquired.

Without it, the special effects company burns too much money!

They can hardly afford to support the company.

......

8 p.m. that night.

In the hotel where Zucker stayed, he met Lachlan Murdoch, the eldest son of the Murdoch family.

"Before you speak, let me ask you a question, is it your own will or your father's will to see me?" Zuke said straight to the point.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lachlan's expression changed.

"I see, it was your father Rupert who asked you to come, so tell me directly." Zucker lay down on the back of the sofa carelessly, and he was very relaxed.

Despise him? lewen novel

No!

But because Lachlan Murdoch does not have equal qualifications to talk to Zucker!

When it comes to assets, net worth, and social influence, Zucker is much stronger than Lachlan, and even better than his father, Murdoch Sr., in terms of personal wealth.

Lachlan took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and said, "You're right. I didn't want to come to see you. My father insisted on letting me come."

Zucker nodded.

"Mr. Wald, you want to acquire Weta Digital, and our News Corp. is also optimistic. My father's point is that it will benefit both parties." Lachlan said.

Zucker narrowed his eyes.

The so-called "co-benefits and two benefits" means that the two parties jointly invest, jointly acquire Weta Digital, and divide up the shares. Of course, who has the dominant power, this needs to be discussed separately.

......

Two days later.

"what?"

"Can you say that again!"

John Doerr's expression changed suddenly.

"Sir, just now, Wald Pictures, a subsidiary of Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group, and 20th Century Fox Pictures, a subsidiary of News Group, officially announced the joint acquisition of Weta Digital!" said a Wall Street person with a solemn expression.

As soon as these words came out, the entire team was shocked.

A bald middle-aged man said in astonishment: "They are playing a rogue!"

A middle-aged female elite gritted her teeth and said, "Whether it's 20th Century Fox Films or Wald Films, they are Hollywood giants, and they are attractive to special effects companies like Weta Digital, but now What? They're united!"

"This is to directly drive us out and clear the field!"

The combination of Wald Pictures and 20th Century Fox Pictures completely smashed the ideas of many Wall Street investors.

......

A few more days passed.

"Contract, I'll sign it!"

Witnessed by a group of lawyers, Peter Jackson officially signed the acquisition contract on behalf of Weta Digital.

Zucker smiled: "It should have been this way."

Lachlan Murdoch: "So we'll be close partners from now on."

20th Century Fox Pictures and Wald Pictures jointly spent $50 million to acquire a 90% stake in Weta Digital in one fell swoop.

$50 million?

Do not doubt, this is the price!

Richard said in a low voice, "Peter, this price is okay, we don't lose."

Peter Jackson nodded and said solemnly: "I know, but I'm still a little unwilling. You must know that the original price has climbed to $70 million or $80 million, but now? It's only $50 million, and we have lost a lot. "

The price is a full $10-30 million less, and anyone will be emotional.

However, Peter Jackson is also very helpless!

20th Century Fox Films and Wald Films, the two companies joined forces to directly drive away a number of Wall Street investors, and with the support of New Zealand officials, how could Weta Digital resist?

Unless Weta Digital doesn't want to be on the official support list!

And most importantly, two companies, 20th Century Fox Films and Wald Films, Peter Jackson couldn't afford to offend anyone.

Even if he has Disney support, it is of no use.

The strength of the giant company, how can he resist Peter Jackson's small arms and legs?

Zucker looked at Peter Jackson with a resentful expression and wondered in his mind, "If you can't resist, just pinch your nose and accept it. Capital has no feelings."

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