Chapter 346: Kerkorian

Los Angeles, Culver City, MGM Headquarters.

MGM chairman Frank Mancuso put down the phone, deeply shocked. Galaxy actually offered $1.5 billion to acquire MGM?

What does MGM have now? The shooting base was sold by Kirk Kerkorian, many meaningful movie props were sold, and the international distribution department was also sold.

All that's left is the MGM film library, which has even lost the rights to some important works before 1948, such as The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, and Tom and Jerry, whose distribution rights were held by TBS Broadcasting Group!

"It looks like MGM is really going to belong to the new film group Galaxy," Frank Mancuso didn't think anyone would bid higher than Galaxy.

$1.5 billion was enough to tempt MGM investors.

On Sunset Boulevard, in the parking lot of the old five-star luxury Beverly Hills Hotel, Jennifer Aniston straddled Arthur, "The Clippers are going to Houston for the first round of playoffs; why don't you go watch?"

Arthur kissed the lady for a while, rubbing his hands on her thighs, "Because the Clippers can't beat the Rockets now. One is second in the Western Conference, the other seventh. I'd be satisfied if they didn't get swept 3-0!"

Rockets' star Hakeem Olajuwon was this year's regular-season MVP. The Rockets' regular-season performance was second in the league, just behind the Seattle SuperSonics.

As for the Clippers, being seventh in the West was better than the Lakers, who missed the playoffs, though Clippers' star Danny Manning also entered the league as a first overall pick.

But compared to Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, and Shaquille O'Neal, they're on a different level!

Jennifer Aniston chuckled, "Let's see this year's draft. Are the Clippers really changing their name?"

"Yes, changing to Los Angeles Galaxy, and the home arena will be named Galaxy Center," Arthur said, patting her.

"Alright, let's go into the hotel first!"

"Okay."

Soon, they entered the luxurious suite within The Beverly Hills Hotel!

Sexy and gorgeous Jennifer Aniston nestled in Arthur's arms after a bath, both sitting on the sofa watching TV, "The pilot episode of Friends was shot at Galaxy Studios. It's rare for you to get involved in a situational comedy."

Arthur slightly smiled, "Last year, the sci-fi series The X-Files produced by Galaxy was very successful in both ratings and awards. And Friends will become a flagship series for Galaxy TV; otherwise, why would I have you star in it?"

Jennifer Aniston, in a lace camisole, stood up to pour two glasses of champagne and clinked with Arthur's, "Looks like the pilot episode went smoothly!"

The story of Friends naturally had no problems, and it was set to premiere in the second half of this year.

"By the way, Arthur, didn't Galaxy just start a natural disaster film project Twister? The investment isn't small, so why are you supporting German director Roland Emmerich in developing a sci-fi action film with another huge investment today?"

At noon, Arthur met Roland Emmerich, who was preparing a story about an alien invasion causing panic and harm to humanity, with America saving humanity. The screenplay title was Independence Day, as the U.S. President named July 4th Earth's Independence Day, with Americans leading humanity to defeat the aliens.

Arthur hugged Jennifer Aniston from behind, resting his chin on her fragrant shoulder, "Galaxy isn't the small company it used to be; investing in some commercial blockbusters is normal. And you know, Galaxy is acquiring MGM now, so Galaxy can sustain blockbusters with over $100 million budgets. Besides, Twister and Independence Day aren't hitting the $100 million mark yet!"

Moreover, with Germany's unification, a series of tax deduction policies for cultural film industry investment were introduced in the past two or three years.

Arthur maintained partnerships with Deutsche Bank and Bertelsmann Group, allowing them to secure film tax rebates from the German Film Fund!

"Yeah, amazing!" Jennifer Aniston touched Arthur's face, "You used to sell scripts to get opportunities. Now it feels like a dream; what others have chased for years, we've already achieved so quickly."

She said, embracing Arthur and kissing him passionately and wildly!

Soon, the two were entwined on the nearby sofa, continuing to make out, when Arthur's phone suddenly rang...

"Hmm, Kirk Kerkorian?" Arthur didn't expect Kerkorian's call.

"Good evening, Mr. Kerkorian. What can I do for you?"

"Oh, it's about MGM?" Arthur ran his hand through Jennifer Aniston's nightdress, caressing her softness.

"Galaxy is certainly confident about MGM. If Mr. Kerkorian is willing, Galaxy also hopes to acquire the MGM Hotel trademark rights."

"Ha-ha, unwilling? Even if Galaxy acquires MGM, if it can't get the MGM Hotel trademark, but MGM Hotel must not infringe MGM Films."

Hollywood's legal department will teach you what infringement means.

Kirk Kerkorian on the phone paused for a moment, then slowly said, "MGM is not like other film companies. Galaxy is flourishing; why add a burden?"

Arthur chuckled, "We all know Hollywood films are more than just movies; they are tools for cultural value promotion and political message dissemination. Films can shape public opinion and influence beliefs and actions."

"Mmm... Ah," Arthur said, suddenly noticing Jennifer Aniston kneeling before him, stroking her hair gently.

On the phone came a voice, "In the future, MGM might be more renowned due to the MGM Grand."

Arthur exhaled a few breaths, "Isn't opening a casino in Las Vegas good? Mr. Kerkorian, you've already bought MGM twice. Do you really want to buy it a third time, only to sell it again? MGM's significance in Hollywood is different; you've already harmed MGM's interests twice..."

After a few more words, Arthur put down his phone, then helped up Jennifer Aniston.

Soon, Jennifer Aniston was bracing herself against the sofa, with Arthur pressed against her back!

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