Chapter 559 New Special Effects Technology

Five minutes later, Kerry called Xiao Yunhai back.

"Xiao, let me tell you some very bad news. The special effects team under Columbia has developed a new special effect technology, the realism has reached 94%, and the work efficiency has increased by 30% compared with the magic. Said that the amount of work that Magic can do in ten days, they only need seven days. So when our company learned about this situation, we sold Magic shares to Columbia for a billion dollars. For this, my father Thunder was furious, two What a billion dollars bought and sold for a billion dollars is a huge loss.”

Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Their special effects are really so powerful?"

Kerry said with certainty: "This has been personally verified by our special effects team, and there is no falsehood at all."

Xiao Yunhai asked inexplicably: "If that's the case, why do they still spend so much money on Magic's shares?"

Kerry said: "There are two main reasons why Magic can become the world's No. 1, one is special effects technology, and the other is special effects workers. Columbia's special effects team only has more than 100 people. Even with better special effects technology, they are not proficient. Special effects artists, they can't form a scale. And Magic's special effects workers are of the highest quality, so he wants to buy Magic."

Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Kerry, I don't think it's that simple. If there is a shortage of special effects workers, Columbia can recruit from the entire Hollywood. It only takes three months of training to train skilled technicians. Why does it take such a long time? How much money to buy magic."

Kerry thought for a while and said, "What do you think is the reason?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "You said that their special effects technology will use our magic patent technology, so they have to buy magic."

Kerry said: "No. If that's the case, they don't need us at MGM at all and can buy your special effects patents directly. Wouldn't it cost less money?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "Kerry, the share contract I signed with you expressly stipulates that the patented magic special effect technology will not be available unless you have the consent of MGM.

Otherwise, it cannot be sold, and you cannot be prevented from using it for any reason. I think Colombia should know this, so they buy your shares to make themselves invincible before they come to me to negotiate. If it can be negotiated the best, it’s fine if it can’t be negotiated, and it won’t delay the use anyway. As for Thomas, he acquired other people's shares and did not have this, so Columbia ignored him. "

Kerry sighed, "Xiao, you're so smart. It's very possible."

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said: "Kerry, it seems that you MGM do not trust me. If you discuss with me in advance, I can guarantee that you will not lose money."

Kerry said angrily: "It's a pity, I'm not in the company. Otherwise, I'll stop my father. The company's think tanks are a bunch of waste. After seeing the possibility of magic plummeting, they can't wait to sell it, really Hopelessly stupid. Shaw, I'm sorry, we not only lost money by doing this, but also put you in such a predicament. If we join forces, Columbia will not be able to achieve the goal without spending a lot of money."

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "This is just my assumption. It's hard to say what the real situation is. Forget it, it seems that I need to go to Hollywood. I think Mr. Tony should be waiting for me now."

Kerry asked suspiciously, "Xiao, aren't you worried at all?"

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Why should I worry? Tony is asking me now, how dare he not do it?"

Kerry said: "But according to our contract, they can fully use the magic special effect patent without your consent."

Xiao Yunhai said: "That's right. But Kerry, you have to understand that our contract used the magic official seal. That is to say, the magic company signed the contract with you, not me. If Tony pushes too hard Tight, then I will directly dissolve Magic. At that time, the contract will naturally not be established."

Kerry shouted: "Xiao, you are a devil, you are so cunning. God, there is such a big loophole in our contract. It seems that MGM's lawyers and think tanks should be changed. people."

The two chatted for a while about "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" before hanging up.

The next day, Xiao Yunhai handed over the filming of the "Heroes of Heroes" to Wang Youcai, and flew to Hollywood by himself.

More than ten hours later, Xiao Yunhai arrived at Los Angeles International Airport. There was only one driver who came to pick him up, and Daniel did not come.

In the car, Xiao Yunhai asked, "What is Daniel busy with?"

The driver said: "Mr. Thomas is visiting our company with a boss. Mr. Daniel is there as the person in charge, so he can't come. Boss, will our magic special effects company really go out of business?"

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Why do you say that?"

"Now Hollywood is saying that Columbia Pictures' special effects technology has made breakthroughs, and Magic's technical advantages have disappeared. Now, we are all in a panic inside Magic, for fear that something will happen to the company."

"Do you like working in magic?"

"Of course. Boss, although I'm just a driver, my salary is higher than that of special effects technicians in other companies. I don't know how many people envy me. If magic doesn't exist, I'm afraid I'll never find it again. Such a good job."

"Don't worry, the magic won't fall."

The car soon stopped in front of the Magic Company building.

When Xiao Yunhai walked into the company, he found that the atmosphere inside was dead. Compared with the last time, the working atmosphere was not a little bit worse.

A sharp-eyed staff member saw Xiao Yunhai and shouted happily, "The boss is here."

The other staff members looked at Xiao Yunhai with expectant eyes.

Xiao Yunhai naturally knew what they were thinking, so he walked up to them and said with a smile: "I know everything about Colombia. Let's all go back to work, things are not as bad as you think, and Magic will not go bankrupt. I heard that Thomas brought a merchant here, where is he now?"

A technician said, "In Mr. Daniel's office."

Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Do it well, guys, the bonus for the second half of the year is waving to you."

After speaking, Xiao Yunhai left.

When he came to Daniel's office door, he was about to knock on the door to go in, when Xiao Yunhai suddenly heard a fierce quarrel inside.

"Three hundred million dollars? God, Mr. Pippen, are you kidding me?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Thomas, I'm not joking. Columbia Pictures already has more powerful special effects technology than Magic, and once it is announced, it is bound to make Magic's stock price plummet. $300 million, I think it should be a very reasonable price."

"The shares I bought for more than two billion dollars have dropped to three hundred million dollars in less than half a year. Hmph, Mr. Pippen, would you sell it if it were you?"

"Mr. Thomas, Magic used to be the world's No. 1 special effects company, but now it's not. If you don't get the latest special effects technology, Magic will be completely finished. At that time, let alone 300 million US dollars, I am afraid 30 million No one wants it."

"Then why are you still buying my shares?"

"I'm betting that Magic won't go down too soon. If it lasts for two years, I should make more than 300 million in profit. Of course, if it ends immediately, then I can only consider myself unlucky. "

Hearing this, Xiao Yunhai pushed open the door, walked into the office, and said with a smile, "It seems to be quite lively here."

Daniel shouted happily: "Boss, you are here."

Xiao Yunhai nodded slightly to him, and then said to Thomas, "Are you really going to sell Magic Shares?"

Seeing Xiao Yunhai, Thomas snorted coldly and said, "Of course. Xiao, you're going to be finished, and so will magic."

Xiao Yunhai said with a smile: "Thomas, to be precise, you should be finished. Even if Magic goes bankrupt, I'm still a billionaire, but you can only be a pauper."

Thomas said angrily: "Nonsense, I still have shares in Paramount Cinemas."

"I'm sorry, I almost forgot about this." Xiao Yunhai turned to look at the middle-aged man who wanted to buy Thomas shares, and said, "I heard that Mr. Thomas is going to buy Mr. Thomas' shares for $300 million?"

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "That's right."

Daniel said: "Boss, he is Mr. Pippen, one of the shareholders of Columbia Pictures."

"Colombia?" Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "I just got the magic shares from MGM, and now I'm looking for Thomas again. I don't know what your company wants to do? It won't even let me go. Let's go."

Raul said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao, since you are here too, it would be great. Mr. Tony wants to invite you to a cup of coffee, I wonder if you are free?"

Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "No problem."

Raul said: "Mr. Thomas, have you considered it? If you buy your magic shares and special effects patents for $300 million, will you sell them?"

Thomas said: "I heard that MGM's shares were sold for one billion US dollars, why should mine only be sold for 300 million. I think the price of 800 million is very good."

Raul shrugged and said, "Mr. Thomas, $300 million is the bottom line for our company. If you want to sell, you can call me. In a week, we will hold a press conference on new special effects technology. , don't blame us for not giving you a chance."

After Pippen finished speaking, he didn't even look at him, just nodded to Xiao Yunhai and left.

Thomas was furious at Raul's ignorance. He picked up the water glass on Daniel's table and threw it to the ground. With a slam, the glass was torn apart.

Daniel shook his head and said, "My poor water glass."

Thomas' anger did not subside, but he suddenly turned to Xiao Yunhai, who was standing there with a half-smile, and said, "Xiao, what do you think we should do?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "In modern society, special effects technology is changing rapidly, and new technology replaces old technology. This is normal. Daniel, if you want, I can buy your shares for 310 million US dollars."

Upon hearing this, Thomas asked in surprise, "Do you have any way to bring the magic back to life?"

Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "I'm not God, how could I do this. My idea coincides with Pippen's. Magic has brought me $500 million in profits in half a year. If I can hold on for half a year or even a year, won't I make a lot of money again? Of course, if Columbia Pictures takes our magic down all of a sudden, then I can only admit it. In fact, I still earn Yes, because this company was originally won from you, even if it disappears in the end, I don't feel bad."

Thomas angrily said, "Xiao, you are such a bastard."

Xiao Yunhai said: "We're all about the same, eldest brother don't talk about second brother. Of course, Thomas, you can also gamble. You own 21% of the shares, if Magic earned 1.6 billion before it fell. If you make a profit, then you can get more than 300 million income, which is a win. Of course, if you can’t make it, you can only admit that you are unlucky.”

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