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There was a slightly humid, cool smell in the air.

It was raining heavily outside, and the silence in an office in Colombia was suddenly broken.

"President."

With a worry on his face, the distribution manager Gareth Antoinette walked to the position of executive Carlos a few steps away, wanting to report the news he had just confirmed.

Carlos put aside his affairs, until his subordinates stood for a while before he raised his head and said leisurely: "What's the matter?"

"It's about the "Twilight" project." Gareth is a few years older than his boss, but he can only be respectful in front of Carlos, "but I've inquired clearly with those filmmakers."

......

Lionsgate began to expand its overseas business in 2005, but before it was sure of its release, it had been hiding its strengths. All its own film sources were handed in, the project benefits were obediently handed over, and it was never invested in films with large budgets. , Slowly being ignored.

People follow the rules.

"This is the information I collected."

Gareth passed the documents in his hand.

Carlos took it, and after only two or three breaths, the mood became unpleasant.

Think about it, last week was the day when the "Dark Knight" was painted and screened. The record set by Columbia's proudest Spider-Man project was broken by Warner's "Dark Knight". Then, it was the main creative aspect Toby Ma Quill’s agent asked for an increase in salary, and director Sam Remy was difficult to serve-because of the appointment issue, the results of the Spider-Man series did not match the salary of the creator, and there would definitely be disputes.

A bunch of troubles were not resolved, and then encountered the Lionsgate incident, and the unhappy mood instantly surged.

"Good, good, good."

Carlos threw the information in his hand to the ground, angrily smirking, "One or two are the same. It is true that you can play without company support. From now on, all cooperation with Lionsgate will be suspended, and all project funds will be suppressed. , Besides, go to visit Jon in person and ask him what he is thinking?"

This is like a middle-class student and a scumbag discussing which school to choose for the college entrance examination.

The humility of studying in the middle reaches is barely a second book, and the scumbag expressed envy.

But in a blink of an eye, this mid-level student really managed to take a second exam, and when he inquired about the scumbag, he went to Qilu Institute of Technology, and even changed his name.Naked deception...

Of course, this matter has little impact on Colombia.

Lionsgate is at best a slightly higher-end film source provider. The two companies only cooperate in overseas business, and they don't have all of them.

But under the current situation, Columbia’s production business has finally improved in recent years. The total North American box office collected by Columbia Pictures’ films launched from 2007 to the present officially exceeded US$1 billion, becoming the fourth this year to achieve this. A number of film companies, the first three are Disney Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Paramount Pictures.

The parent company praised the Columbia Pictures’ box office revenue of 1 billion U.S. dollars this year, and gave the management a lot of praise. The year-end dividend is absolutely not bad. You must know that Universal was still ranked sixth in the production business in 2002. MGM is not a bad player, and it has made rapid progress in just a few years.

Doesn't this prove the correctness of his leadership?

But on the other hand, relying on a strong channel such as Sony, it seems that it should be a good result, after all, it is not the first share.Fortunately, Sony executives just took a fancy to the past film and television copyright library, and the requirements for the increased sources of film in recent years are not so high, but the boss does not speak, it does not mean that the younger brother can not think about it.

Because of the merger of MGM, the two businesses have a great overlap in the field of production. The allocation of resources is a big problem and it is related to the dominant power.

That's why they need to make more achievements to prove the value of Colombia.

Capital competition is cruel, no one wants to get out, especially enjoying the supreme scenery.

But now?

Lionsgate’s move brought a bad head.

Although there is constant competition among the Big Five, every summer and Christmas dog brains will play out, but this does not prevent them from wanting other people to reach out overseas. It doesn't matter if you don't cooperate with me. Don't grab the cake.

This is a kind of monopoly in disguise, a well-known monopoly.

The higher the market in North America, the more successful the studios, and the more profitable they are. The simple truth is that the bigger the pool, the more water they can produce.

Therefore, the attitude must be clear, intolerant, and good-natured.

It's not that you can't make money and make movies, but why break the rules?

"I have some ideas."

Gareth, who hadn't spoken until his boss finished venting his emotions, said, "Maybe Lionsgate is well prepared."

He reminded it euphemistically.

The imposter is a foregone conclusion...oh no, secretly contacting overseas publishers...

Lions Gate still has a routine.

The European market is one company, and the Asian region is another company. There was no contact, but it was suddenly acquired by Lionsgate Holdings at the same time. Lionsgate’s intentions were revealed.

From this point of view, Jon Fellermae does not seem to be a person without a plan, and will choose to be upset.

Carlos clutched his forehead.

He remembered the attitude of Jon-Ferremer in the past and the friendship between the two. He only felt that he was cheated by this honest man-but he didn't want to. A distribution network is not impossible to build, everyone is. Contact the distributors around, why should you let the project income that you have produced so hard to make?

Furthermore, people are fighting locally, like China Film and Germany's Constantine Films, with whom is it not a cooperation?People still infiltrate Hollywood directly.

Everyone is seeking change and wants to have more voice.

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Lionsgate Pictures.

Jon Fellermei seemed to have the energy to keep making calls or asking about work progress or issuing orders, and he had completely lost his former calm appearance.

He is indeed very prepared.

I am immersed in it without feeling tired.

To be able to take this step, it is not in vain that he has been in charge of the Lions Gate for so many years, and finally has to do something.

Who would be really satisfied with the previous squabbles.

In his vision, after this battle, Lionsgate’s business upgrades can satisfy the backers and realize their own business.

As for whether you are sure?

If you haven't watched the film of "Twilight", you may still be a little worried, but after the internal screening a few days ago, it is even more necessary to do a lot of work.

Youth, love, magic...

All the big-selling elements without cultural barriers are well integrated, how can it be unsuccessful?

Coupled with the fact that the original novels are best-selling in many countries, the foundation of book fans laid is also a source of confidence for Lionsgate.

Moreover, Paramount, Sony, and Universal are all foreign capital. Why can't Lionsgate?They are not one mind long ago.As long as the situation is quickly settled and facts are made, Lionsgate will have the confidence to stand firm.

For this reason, Lionsgate has accepted the assortment of funds from Wall Street investment banks, plus the gold owners come from Australia, the UK and other places, do they have personal connections?What is unacceptable?

Of course, if Lionsgate can’t do it on their own, those people would be happy to comment on Lionsgate’s failure and then find a chance to swallow it.

This battle can only be won, not lost.

Lionsgate’s senior management reached a consensus and increased resources for the promotion of Twilight.

The relevant publicity strategy is also very simple.

It is to release news about the project adaptation around the popularity of the novel, and then stir up the lead actor, attracting fans and arousing the interest of passersby.

this day.

Gareth came to visit Jon, and the two talked and broke up.

Then, Colombia suddenly announced that the "Loch Ness Monster: Legend of the Deep" was set for September 21, and it would face Lionsgate.

Originally, Colombia didn't want to use this tactic of killing the enemy and self-defeating, but Lionsgate is really well prepared, and the capital reserves are strong, plus a surprise. Now it is too late to communicate with overseas publishers.

What to do then?Try deep chanting.

Therefore, the project that is to be screened in December-Revolutionary Films Investment, a medium project issued by Colombia to try out its strength, if it can win, it will naturally dispel the momentum of Lionsgate. If not, it is not Colombian investment anyway. Yes, the loss is not big.

Of course, this trick did make Lionsgate a little nervous.

The reason why they set the schedule at the end of September and October is naturally that there are no threatening projects in the theaters. They are mainly based on small costs. Even if the audience base is smaller, they can make a difference with the capacity of the market itself.

The other party suddenly raised the file, and mixed with several other companies to watch the show silently, which undoubtedly increased the risk.

However, Lionsgate is always going to prove that it has the strength to divide the pie. If you don't fight, you have to fight, and there will be conflicts if you don't fight now.

Come early, better.