novelraw Chapter 356
Chapter 356
Debt-laden MGM has been aggressively seeking a buyer for itself.
Prior to this, Josie also considered MGM as her future goal, but this former lion was too difficult to create, and the complicated debts and redundant non-performing assets directly dispelled her idea.
Since the beginning of this year, Sony Group, which has made a big purchase of Colombia, has also had contact with MGM, but because MGM's offer is too high, this proposal was eventually rejected by Sony's top management.
Josie pondered for a moment, then continued: "Kirk Kerkorian spent $96 billion to buy MGM in 13. In the past few years, he has been spending money on this old film company. Huge sunk costs have made it impossible for him to sell easily, and Sony may be the best buyer he can find."
It is rumored that Kerkorian's quotation is 30 billion US dollars, which is a very ridiculous value for MGM, which is now in deep trouble, especially since the second half of this year, the market value of MGM's stock price has shrunk by half.
"The Japanese paid tuition fees in Hollywood, and Kerkorian was too greedy, which led to a stalemate in the deal." Eli said, "But this deal is inevitable. Sony's goal is to bring the consumer In order to compete with Toshiba in the next-generation DVD technology standard war, they must win MGM's film library-even if they win it briefly."
"So, David Geffen is going to play the old MCA again." Josie said sarcastically, making no secret of her dislike for David Geffen.
MCA is the predecessor of Universal, the American Music Company. In the 60s, MCA acquired Universal and formed the later MCA Universal.
In the 90s, the Japanese waved banknotes and marched into Hollywood.
And David Geffen became a major shareholder of MCA by selling his own record label to MCA, and he also bought MCA at a high price. ranks.
The one who took over was naturally Bronfman.
?Thinking of this, Josie suddenly said, "Wait a minute, I need to make a call right away."
Eli didn't speak, just made a gesture of letting go.
When David Geffen, the all-powerful godfather figure in the circle, was taken away by FBI agents to cooperate with the investigation in front of his eyes, Carmen Electra felt a huge sense of unreality.
She subconsciously looked at her manager, Robin Antin, the former dancer who came to power after her brother hooked up with Geffen. The restlessness was evident on her face, and she cursed a curse word in a low voice, even though Already trying very hard to stay calm.
Carmen Electra secretly delighted.
Ahh, it looks like Geffen is in big trouble this time.
Otherwise, how could he be taken away roughly at the business reception right now, such a big man with all-hands and eyes?
All of a sudden, the guests at the reception looked dignified, lost their interest in having fun, and inquired about the news from their own channels.
Even the wealthy Jewish man that Robin Antin was going to recommend for him fell through because of this.
Have to say, that's a really good thing.
Carmen Electra couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief.
She just joined the Little Wildcats group managed by Robin Antin this year.
Before that, she posted a failed photo, appeared in Playboy magazine, worked as a host, and acted in a TV series, but all without real success.
Until she joined the little wild cats and performed in various popular nightclubs in the form of a dance group, Robin Antin has already secured the producer of Universal Music's New Vision Records Jimmy Irwin, and will produce a brand new album for the group record.
But it is regrettable that the name "Carmen Electra" is not included in the group members that Jimmy Irwin initially proposed.
This is completely unacceptable to her!
In order to get this release, she endured being used almost like a cheap whore, prostitute, and commodity-even though the girls in the group suffered similarly.
So, a few weeks ago, when a big Hollywood figure offered Carmen Electra an olive branch, she chose to accept it without hesitation, but before she could really do something for her, she asked the other party to prove her strength .
She knew very well that she could not bear the punishment after betrayal.
And tonight, that man did.
The worried Robin Antin sent someone to send her home. After confirming that the driver had left, Carmen Electra changed her clothes and went out again.
She found a public phone booth not far from home and dialed a number written on a small card.
The bell rang three times and the phone was picked up.
"Hello?" A mature female voice came from the opposite side.
"I join—" Carmen Electra was a little nervous, but immediately remembered that she should bargain, "I mean, I have already got the photos you asked for, and even two video tapes. Now, I want to get the belongings My reward, Ms. Lansing!"
"Tell me." The Lansing lady said in a calm tone.
Carmen Electra took a deep breath and said boldly: "I don't care who you are working for, but I want three important roles in at least a B-level project, and I think you can do it."
Ms. Lansing smiled slightly, and said, "Let's not talk about whether I have this power, Miss Electra, I hope you know that becoming a movie star requires a lot of talent."
"You mean I don't have talent?" Carmen Electra said in a high-pitched voice with a bit of displeasure.
"You're a good dancer, but that doesn't mean you'll be a good actor." Ms. Lansing was noncommittal, but patiently explained, "Business is business, and no one takes millions Just kidding, if you like movies, I can arrange for you some insignificant small roles; if you want more, I can only guarantee that you will be placed in the final audition for important roles, and on the premise that the audition effect is not too bad Next, let the outcome be in your favour."
"No, just an audition is not enough." Carmen Electra said immediately, "Then ask your boss to help me release a solo album... No, I want to participate in the "Dancing Out of My Life" audition, you at least To help me get to the finals. Besides that, I need some money."
Taking advantage of the upsurge of the movie "Dancing Out of My Life" among teenagers and its own excellent production team, SKY's large-scale dance reality show of the same name has been well received as soon as it was launched, and the champion of the first season has also become the most popular this summer Hollywood star.
Carmen Electra knows that she has no natural voice, but her sexy and glamorous appearance is her real weapon. There is no reason why that ordinary bitch can become popular, but she cannot copy the other party's road to success.
Even if she is not a champion, as long as she breaks into the finals and gets enough attention, is she afraid that she will not have a chance to debut?
What's more, compared to her dream of being a singer or an actor, what she wants more is the luxurious life after becoming a celebrity star, otherwise she would not join the Little Wild Cats.
"Wise choice, girl," Ms. Lansing said.
The lady reported an address to Carmen Electra on the other end of the phone, and asked the other party to send the compiled evidence there. Then, she ended the call and sat on the sofa at home with her eyes closed in thought.
Her husband, William Friedkin, walked into the living room and saw this scene, and asked with concern: "Are you okay, Shirley?"
"It couldn't be better." Former Paramount president Shirley Lansing opened her eyes and smiled at her husband. "I was just wondering if we should move again."
"Oh, is Skynet's headquarters in Burbank or San Francisco?" William Friedkin asked with a smile, "Speaking of which, I'm really surprised that you accepted the job offered by that girl. "
"I don't have a personal issue with her," Shirley Lansing said, "but to be honest, I was surprised the last time Tom called this for her."
William Friedkin kissed his wife on the cheek and said, "Anyway, we should open a bottle of red wine to celebrate you!"
Shirley Lansing did not refuse.
A return to the pinnacle of power in Hollywood is certainly cause for celebration.
Because it is difficult for those who have tasted the taste of power to be ordinary again, such as Michael Ovitz in the past, and Shirley Lansing now.
The difference is that Michael Ovitz made the wrong choice and Shirley Lansing finally got back on track.
For this reason, she is willing to be a sharp knife in the hands of someone. The first is David Geffen, and who will be next?
Shirley Lansing didn't care.
There's probably no employer in Hollywood more generous and friendly to female executives than Josie Horton, is there?
——The premise is that she is on her side.
Hollywood of the new week isn't basking in the pain of 911/[-].
In fact, the 911/911 incident not only made some people more crazy, indulgent and indulging as if tomorrow is the end of the world, but people in this circle are obviously more concerned about whether the taste of mainstream movie audiences will be affected by the [-]/[-] incident. Change—that's what really matters to them.
Mourning for the victims?
Oh come on, there aren't many celebrities on the list, not even a few Jews!
On the surface, it is enough to show off. The most important thing is that the movies in production need to modify a lot of plots about the World Trade Center. Even Sony Columbia's "Spider-Man" dare not crawl around on it.
Rather than caring about the 911/[-] incident, people in the city seem to be more curious about who gave Carmen Electra the courage to publicly expose the chaos in the circle——
'The former members of the Little Wildcats revealed the inside story! '
'This is not unspoken rules, this is sex, transaction! '
'New Vision Records = evil den? ! '
'The minimum age of the known victim is only 15 years old, and the manager of the Little Wildcats, Robin Antin, will face several felony charges! '
'Universal's stock price plummeted again as its record label was deeply involved in a prostitution scandal! '
'LAPD launched an anti-corruption investigation involving several celebrities! '
'David Geffen is in jail, is it related to the Pussycats case?The godfather of the music industry who single-handedly created Nirvana is very likely to fail at the end of the year. The New Vision Records where the Little Wildcats are located is currently controlled by David Geffen...'
It is reported that the current director of LAPD, Rick Carlus, has resigned, and his successor will be former New York hero and super cop Bill Bratton! '
"Bratton was appointed as the 54th police chief of Los Angeles when he was in danger. The Pussycat case obviously became his first fire after taking office. The follow-up LAPD will launch activities to crack down on prostitution, prostitution, whoring, and prostitution in Hollywood..."
Snapped!
Prosecutor Chuck Rhodes left a stack of newspapers and magazines on the table, looked at the woman in front of him, and said, "Robin Antin, I personally suggest that you better cooperate with us, because your boss not only didn't There is no way to get you out, and now he can't protect himself."
A beautiful time difference not only blurs the reason why David Geffen was originally arrested, but also makes most people believe that he may be related to the Pussycat case or the LAPD corruption case, but few people notice it. The FBI has temporarily detained him for financial crimes.
It's just that this bastard has done a lot of outrageous things. In the past, no one dared to move when he was backed by a protective umbrella. Now, after a little investigation, some things exposed are quite shocking.
MCA's illegal cashing out, manipulating the art market, and using its underage artists for power and sex transactions...any one of them is enough for him to sit in prison.
The problem is that there is no direct evidence to convict him.
"Ha——" Robin Antin let out a short laugh, "What do you want to know, prosecutor, who are those girls serving? I dare to say, but do you dare to record it?"
Chuck Rhodes was expressionless, but silently took out the paper and pen, the meaning was obvious.
Robin Antin continued to sneer, staring into the prosecutor's eyes and said, "Bill, that's 'Bill', and his wife—"
Chuck Rhodes paused, his brows frowned.
He raised his eyes to observe the expression on Robin Antin's face, only to find that the other party was confident and even still smiling.
Big trouble now.