novelraw Chapter 170
Chapter 170
"Your stockbroker has cleared all your holdings of Pfizer and all technology stocks according to your request, and the total return of funds is 1000 to 20 million US dollars. Because of the time limit you gave, you can't do too much. tax avoidance operations, so some of them need to pay [-]% long-term capital gains tax.”
Josie hummed, and specifically ordered: "Remember to help me keep an eye on Thegoble.'s IPO process, it's very important."
Long before, she had set a "small" goal, which was to attack this multinational media group in the stock market when Universal and Vivendi merged a few years later.
And, the chance of being the easiest to enter the Hollywood film giant and one of the eight major MGM film companies in the past 20 years is getting closer.
These two things also require a lot of cash flow, so Qiao Qian is very focused on making money in the next period of time. The stock market that has not yet started the Internet bubble is undoubtedly the best choice.
"I remember, Josie." Kelly marked the memo and opened the notebook again, "I received a reply email from that Silicon Valley engineer Robin Lee. He hopes to meet you within this week to talk about hyperlink analysis. Venture capital. It's high on your list of priorities."
Qiao Qian was a little distressed when she heard this, and she frowned and said, "Let's arrange it tomorrow afternoon. I'll also find an agent for me. I don't want me to have to come forward for all future investments."
"Okay, Josie." Kelly held the notebook, "Mr. Richard Bram's assistant asked if you would like to host a fundraising dinner during Christmas this year."
Josie replied without thinking: "Reject him. But I am personally willing to make a certain donation for Ms. Feinstein."
Richard Bram's wife, Ms. Feinstein's vacillating attitude in the David Geffen matter made Josie feel unhappy. If they continue like this, she will definitely consider removing Bram Capital from SkyEye Network Kicked out.
"But they don't want this, Josie." Kelly said helplessly, "You may not know that they only accept small donations at present, and this is of little use to them."
"Just say I've made an appointment with Ms. Dina Merrill."
Josie deliberately removed the cucumber slices from her eyes, and rolled her eyes toward the ceiling, "Also, let Eve handle this kind of thing next time—isn't it just for this that I paid her?"
Dina Merrill is a more moderate Republican whose political interests clearly do not align with San Francisco's Feinstein.
"OK." Kelly gestured, "Next, Tom Cruise and Paramount had some creative differences on the sequel project of Mission: Impossible, but Paula Wagner thinks it's not a big problem. When filming starts after the Oscars, they want to make sure you've read the script and have no objections to your role."
"I haven't read it yet, but there's no rush." Josie closed her eyes again.
At this time, Kelly glanced at the phone and added: "I just received the news that Archie wants to confirm whether you can appear in Tianji Films on Monday. We and Miramax will sign an agreement around nine o'clock in the morning."
The specific operating procedures will not be repeated for the time being. In short, Tianji Films finally bought out the transfer rights of the Lord of the Rings series at a price of 2000 million U.S. dollars. There is no name and no share.
It can be seen that the current head of Disney Michael Eisner's business philosophy is indeed conservative, and for Disney, it will be better than Mira Mike to entrust the films for adults and teenagers to another label Touchstone. S is more appropriate.
For example, "Public Enemy" will be released in November.
However, according to Michael Ovitz, Michael Eisner should be one of the members of the secret society deeply involved with David Geffen's secret society, and for some reason, he also nodded and agreed to the deal.
Maybe it's the lure of $2000 million?
Because no one except her may believe that the Lord of the Rings series will be another phenomenal explosion. Most people are still studying the success model of "Titanic". For example, Disney's Touchstone label is operating a For the special effects project of Handsome Guys, Beautiful Girls and Big Ships, it is said that the estimated cost of a movie almost catches up with the entire Lord of the Rings series.
In any case, Michael Eisner is obviously not optimistic about the box office and profitability of the Lord of the Rings project.
According to Hollywood's calculation method, the cost of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is estimated to be around 1.5 million US dollars, and a relatively successful commercial film can achieve box office results that are three to five times the cost line in theaters.
Based on the global box office with a maximum value of US$7.5 million, the producers will get 40%-50% of the actual income, which is US$3.75 million.
And the 3.75% share of 5 million US dollars is about 800 million US dollars. In comparison, the 2000 million US dollars that Tianji Films bought out the Lord of the Rings series seems to be a big deal.
——According to Harvey Weinstein's original price, here should be 10M+2M+5%, which is nearly 3000 million US dollars.
But in fact, who can guarantee that the Lord of the Rings series can really achieve five times the box office under the most optimistic scenario, instead of a bad situation hovering near the cost line?
Moreover, in the calculation formula of Hollywood’s actual share, in addition to the share deducted by theaters, the issuer will also deduct upfront expenses such as check collection, currency circulation, stamp duty, and customs duties, and the remaining adjusted part is the “global box office revenue.” .
Given the box-office prospects of The Lord of the Rings series and a certain degree of cleanliness, Josie would rather pay more than kick Miramax out of the project, although this approach may seem self-willed and stupid.
But there is no way, who made her rich?Money solves most of the world's problems, it's obvious.
"No." Josie didn't have any good feelings for the Weinstein brothers.
"You and Leo have an appointment for dinner today, in West Hollywood." Kelly asked her some itinerary questions one after another, and finally said: "Christian called you 15 minutes ago and wanted to I know when you go to England for filming."
In fact, this kind of thing can be inquired about.
Obviously, the point of Christian's call was not the time, but to know whether Josie wanted him to show up at that time.
Instead of answering the question about Christian, Josie asked, "I thought he had a good audition lately?"
"Oh, yes, but "Velvet Gold Mine" starring him will be released at the end of October, in the UK." Kelly replied, and added, "He also sent two movie tickets for the premiere."
Josie paused, "Wait... the movie about Josh's father? Who does he play?"
"The reporter is also the narrator of the film."
"The ticket is yours."
It means to refuse.
Kelly silently mourned for Christian for a second in her heart.
After a while, Josie took a shower after the massage, Kelly helped her dry her hair, put on light makeup, and then began to pick out clothes.
The season in Los Angeles has just entered autumn, and the cloakroom at her home has become a small world occupied by a large black area after Ryan's tidying up. This is because Josie's two favorite fashion brands, thierrymugler and AnnDemeulemeester, this year's autumn and winter series All dark enough.
Josie picked out a black slogan T-shirt and a one-step skirt that tested her figure, and after putting it on, she took a photo in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, "Kelly, do me a favor and put the display racks on the leftmost row from top to bottom. Pass me your high heels."
As she spoke, she put a fringed ear wire on herself.
Kelly did as she said, looked at Josie's elaborate dress, hesitated for a moment, and then reminded: "Recently, it has been rumored in the city that Leo is dating that famous black female model Naomi Campbell, People were saying she was hard to mess with."
"Oh, why not mess with it?" Josie asked.
"You know, people like them are savage and fierce, especially in the modeling business." Kelly spread her hands, "I heard that she tore off a girl's wig in Viper House , because the other party approached Leo while she was away for a while."
After hearing this, Josie let out a chuckle, and brushed her hair loosely, looking careless.
——Ah, this well-maintained face in the mirror is really beautiful, and I feel happy when I look at it.
As a personal assistant, Kelly is of course well aware of most of Josie's romantic relationships, so after getting her reaction, she couldn't help worrying about her, and added: "Will Miss Campbell appear in the restaurant tonight?" ?”
"I don't know." Josie put on her shoes, went to choose a coat and a small bag, and then turned to Kelly and said, "But I'm sure that a woman who can enter Hollywood's upper social circle will not be a real woman." fool."
In order to defend her own territory, perhaps Naomi Campbell would angrily shoot an unknown little model.
But when standing in front of her was an A cafe who was almost the same status as her date, and the other party's net worth was even more astonishing, Naomi's attitude was as kind as Josie expected, as if there had never been anything about Josie&Loe gossip.
"Oh, baby! And Josie, it's nice to meet you—" The supermodel first called Leonardo's name, but didn't step forward to give Josie a warm hug, obviously she knew that Josie was The widely circulated "quirks" deliberately controlled social distance, "Didn't disturb your dinner, did you? Don't pay attention to me, I just came to say hello."
As Naomi spoke, she also introduced her female companion, Dasha Zhukova, a socialite in Los Angeles and London, and the latter's youngest, Christina Tang.
Don't look at these two young girls, the family trust of any of them is far higher than that of Josie, especially Dasha Zhukova.
Because one of their fathers is a Russian oligarch, and the other is the brand founder of Shanghaitan, with assets worth hundreds of millions, it can be said that they are the second generation of super rich.
Interesting, how did Naomi end up with them?
This idea flashed in Josie's mind, but she didn't show any extra emotion on the surface, and her attitude was gentle and polite-she didn't play in the same circle as these celebrity daughters or models who mixed in the fashion circle, So there's no need to get too hot.
However, Christina Tang is obviously a fan of "Titanic", and asked Josie and Leonardo to take a photo with her alone, and was very happy to get the two leading actors' autographs.
Naomi Campbell bid farewell to the two with a bright smile. After returning to their place, she couldn't help but show off after a few words.
"You like Leo?" she said very bluntly. "Want to sleep with him—I might be able to."
Christina Tang was a little moved, but she always followed Dasha's thoughts, so she habitually looked at her best friend.
Dasha Zhukova smiled lightly and said, "I want 'Rose' more than 'Jack'."
Naomi Campbell didn't show any surprise, as if she was used to this kind of thing, she just waved her hand and said, "She can't. She is a straight girl who is invincible in the universe, and she only likes to sleep with her male protagonists, do you understand?"
I’ve been in Hollywood for a long time, and it’s not that straight women can’t sleep with women, but on the one hand, Josie Horton is not a joker, and the relationship between men and women is not chaotic—relatively speaking—on the other hand, she is more than just a Ordinary actress.
Which one of the women who can make a fortune in Vanity Fair is the real idiot?
Naomi Campbell knew very well that she couldn't offend Josie Horton, so she wasn't going to do this dangerous favor.
"I know." Dasha Zhukova's smile remained unchanged, "Well, what I mean is, I want to know her, is that okay?"
Compared with the title of Hollywood star, Josie Horton, as the actual owner of Skyeye Network and one of the directors of Skynet Media, is more attractive to the attention of this socialite girl-Tianji Films has not yet officially produced a movie. Movie.
In addition, the status of the heiress of Tianmu Capital is enough to be her friend.Dasha Zhukova thought so.
Naomi Campbell glanced at them and leaned back in her chair, "That's another price, sweetheart."