Chapter 253
Chapter 253 Dark Chencang
Peter Jackson, who just opened the door, was stunned, just like Richard Taylor, wondering if their ears had heard him wrong.
The young man in front of me from San Jose Silicon Valley, one of the richest upstarts in America, came here with a large sum of money, and now he wants to invest in their special effects studio, which is almost comparable to Paul Allen and Microsoft has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the newly established DreamWorks, even far exceeding it!
After all, Weta Special Effects Studio is now a small unknown special effects company, Peter Jackson is a little famous director, and Taylor and Selkirk are prop designers who are not yet famous.
In Richard Taylor's small office, a group of people gathered. Taylor and Jackson looked at each other, and felt a little dreamy for a while. The special effects studio seemed to be hot in Hollywood, but because it was too expensive, it seemed that Hollywood companies They all talk about supporting special effects, but in fact they are just talking, let them support special effects companies with real money, one by one is more stingy!
The same is actually true for Song Yang. Looking at this dilapidated studio, Gallo completely broke his perception of Hollywood's luxury and grandeur. I don't know why Song Yang has his eyes on such a dilapidated studio. .
Greck also frowned, looking at Jackson and Taylor who were huddled together and whispering to each other, he didn't know whether these two "young people" were reliable.
Of course, compared to Song Yang, Jackson and Jackson, who are over 30 years old, are naturally not young, but in Hollywood, a person is not judged by age, it depends on whether the person is famous, otherwise even if he debuts early , is still a "rookie", the current Peter Jackson can't be considered a rookie in Hollywood, but he is not much better.
"Song, are you really going to invest in Weta Special Effects Studio?"
Richard Taylor discussed with Peter Jackson for a long time, and finally asked Song Yang. Now that there is a funder, it is a rare opportunity for the founders to "take over" Weta special effects. In order to support the Weta Special Effects Studio, they have tried their best.
Song Yang nodded and looked at Taylor and Jackson, "If Weta Special Effects Studio is willing to accept investment, the American Global Investment Foundation can invest 20 million U.S. dollars in exchange for 60% of the equity of Weta Special Effects. The research and development costs of Weta special effects are all covered by the Americas Investment Foundation!"
The research and development of special effects is burning money. The special effects that appear on the movie screen, every frame is full of burning beauty.
The American Global Investment Foundation invested in Weta Special Effects. The most important thing is that Taylor and the others did not need to spend their time trying to raise money for Weta Special Effects.
As for 20 million US dollars, taking away 60% of the equity, whether it was a miss or a loss, Song Yang and the founder of Weta Special Effects both understand that this is not the most important thing.
How much is the current Weta special effects studio worth? Different people have different opinions, and the wise see wisdom. Those who are optimistic about the special effects industry must think that Weta special effects with a certain level of technology are very valuable. Outsiders must not feel this stuff.
20 million US dollars took away 60% of the equity of Weta Special Effects Studio. Song Yang's valuation of Weta Special Effects was close to 35 million US dollars. At the level of Industrial Light & Magic, as long as it can produce an explosive movie with special effects, the valuation of Vita's special effects will basically skyrocket.
As for the shares of Weta Special Effects in the hands of Richard Taylor and Jackson, I am afraid that they are much more valuable than they are now, or even far beyond.
"Song, if Weta Special Effects Studio is acquired, how will we deal with Weta Special Effects Studio in the future?!"
Peter Jackson asked, what he was most concerned about was Weta Special Effects Studio, what would happen in the future, Weta Special Effects Studio, but it cost them a lot of hard work.
Song Yang looked at Peter Jackson and Taylor, "After the acquisition is completed, Weta Special Effects Studio, together with Industrial Light and Magic, will be responsible for the special effects and props for the new movie project. If Jackson is interested, he can do this movie. Get an assistant director!"
When you first enter Hollywood, you need to have your own people. At least after the acquisition of Weta Special Effects Studio, let Peter Jackson enter the project team, which can be regarded as having your own people.
"I need Weta special effects studio to improve its strength as soon as possible. At least in Hollywood, it can officially undertake the special effects capabilities of big-budget movies. If necessary, it can acquire special effects companies such as Mengtu and Digital Domain D2, so that Weta special effects can become a movie studio. One of the best special effects companies in the industry!"
Entering an industry, the fastest way to improve is to buy, buy and buy. This is also a common method. What if the Weta special effects are not as good as Industrial Light and Magic, then start the acquisition mode.
Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor looked at each other, and they both felt what it means to be arrogant from the technology industry, and they also knew why Hollywood was so eager for Song Yang's arrival.
"We are willing to accept the investment from the Americas Global Investment Foundation, but we need Jimmy Selkirk to vote on this investment!"
Richard Taylor couldn't wait to sign the contract with Song Yang immediately, but after all, Jimmy Selkirk is also one of the founders of Weta Special Effects, so he always has to go through the process.
But after a process, both Peter Jackson and Taylor agreed to this investment. Funders like Song Yang are hard to come by. Jimmy Selkirk, who is far away in Wellington, will never be in such a Time to block.
The special effects of "The Matrix" definitely need Industrial Light and Magic to be the main force, but if the special effects of Weta can increase a bit of experience and technology, it will definitely not lose money. As long as Song Yang is still in Hollywood, the investment Movie special effects, prop design, etc., will definitely be Weta special effects.
When Song Yang got up, he said to Peter Jackson, "There is a banquet tonight, if you have time, you can come together!"
After coming to Hollywood, Song Yang made an official appearance tonight. He planned to hold a banquet at a manor in Los Angeles, and invited a lot of people from Hollywood to the scene. Whether it was DreamWorks or the Italian gang in Hollywood, they would all be there. After all, you can't get around this group of people in Hollywood.
Hollywood represents the media industry, movies, TV stations, magazines, theaters, celebrities, etc. This is an industry that controls public opinion.
Song Yang came to Hollywood this time, apart from the so-called "Internet Culture" banner and filming a movie that promotes Internet culture, the most important thing is to test the waters in the media industry.
After America Telecom is up and running and has a firm foothold in the telecommunications industry, the next step is to enter the media industry!
Disney, Fox, Time Warner, Paramount, etc. all have huge TV networks, newspapers, radio stations, etc. in their hands, and can easily influence public opinion.
Song Yang didn't expect to be able to become fat in one go. In a short period of time, he could reach the level of Disney. It is basically impossible, but he still needs to test the waters. He will only be able to do it next time if he knows who is deep in this industry. Cross over with one blow!
When they returned to the villa in Beverly Hills, Jenny and Hailey were dressing up. Tonight was the first time they actually appeared in front of Hollywood, so they naturally had to focus on dressing up.
As soon as Song Yang went back, he received the news that someone came to visit. There were two men and a woman, both tall and tall. The leader was a silent and slightly dull man with a beard and a very strong figure. tiny scars.
The men and women who came with the man also looked at Song Yang curiously when they saw Song Yang. When he saw these people, Ulf immediately stood in front of Song Yang and stared at them closely. The hands have been placed on the lower back.
The leading man glanced at the men and women behind him, signaling them not to act rashly, and then said to Song Yang, "Ray Donovan, they are mine, Avi, Lena!"
Ray Donovan introduced a man and a woman behind him, and then looked at Song Yang.
Song Yang also glanced at Ulf, let him get out of the way, let Ray Donovan and his party enter the villa, Ray Donovan, Avi, Lena and others who entered the villa , and even with a bit of familiarity with the road, apparently they did not come less often to villas like Hollywood.
Entering the villa, Avi and Lena stayed in the living room, Song Yang and Ray Donovan walked to the study, Ulf followed, glanced at Ray Donovan, and whispered to Song Yang Said, "Do you want me to go in together?!"
The experienced Ulf can see that the taciturn Ray Donovan is definitely a ruthless character, at least he has definitely done a lot of black work, even the couple of Avi and Lena, Ulf can feel it. , is by no means a good stubble, and Wulf is still a little worried about Song Yang and Ray Donovan being alone.
Although Song Yang also exercises on weekdays and has done some training with Ulf, but in terms of combat effectiveness, at least Song Yang is standing with Ray Donovan, Ulf is not at ease.
Song Yang glanced back at Ray Donovan, still standing aside like a sculpture, even the expression on his face didn't change a bit, let alone a smile. Regarding what Ulf and Song Yang said, Ray Donovan It's more like Donovan hasn't heard it.
"No!"
Song Yang said that if he entered the study with Ray Donovan, he could become a "scavenger" trusted by the powerful figures in Hollywood and Los Angeles. Ray Donovan is definitely a person who knows how to measure. Things will never exist in Ray Donovan. If he is an impulsive person, he may not be alive at all.
After entering the study room, Ray Donovan put a document in front of Song Yang, "Now the script of "The Matrix" is in the hands of the Wachowski brothers. They have already completed it in 1994." I wrote the script, but because they asked to be the director of this film, coupled with the technical requirements of the film, the script was shelved!"
The Wachowski brothers, for the "Matrix" script, are quite valued, and they have a lot of requirements. In addition to asking for a director, there are also film sharing, high director fees, etc. In addition, the audience of this kind of film For some reason, many film companies are discouraged.
"However, Hollywood still has several scripts similar to The Matrix, and one of them was completed earlier than The Matrix!"
(end of this chapter)