Chapter 1686 New Year's Plan (Part 1)

"AMC Theaters?" Although Guo Tailai bought Artisan Entertainment and Marvel, he actually didn't have a deep understanding of this industry. To put it bluntly, Guo Tailai is a layman, so he doesn't understand what this name represents.

However, no matter how uninitiated, Guo Tailai also knows what theaters mean to film and television companies. As long as you have a theater chain, you can arrange your own movies in a biased manner when they are released, and others can't say anything. This is an advantage. Of course, when you are unhappy, you can also reduce the number of competitors' films, which is also an advantage. If you are more rogue, you can also ask for other sexual arrangements.

"I remember there is a bill in Hollywood. It seems that film and television companies cannot concurrently operate theaters, right?" Little Finn talked about theaters and asked Guo Tailai if he was interested. That must mean that Guo Tailai can buy them if he wants, so Guo Tailai was also puzzled.

"You're talking about the Paramount Act?" Little Finn obviously knows more than Guo Tailai: "It used to be like this, but as early as more than ten years ago, this bill basically existed in name only. The Ministry of Justice publicly stated that, They will no longer implement the Paramount Act because the industry environment is no longer the same as before. At the same time, they encourage the major studios to regain the opportunity to get involved in the exhibition business through complaints, as long as the major studios can win the lawsuit. Yours Artisan Entertainment can’t be called a big studio, can it?”

"You mean, if I'm interested, I can buy it?" Guo Tailai nodded in the video to express his understanding: "What kind of trouble is this theater chain encountering now, do we need to introduce new investors?"

"Actually, no!" Little Finn laughed: "However, Dad said he would like to thank you, so some opportunities can be won artificially. One of their major shareholders has been in trouble recently, and my dad can help him solve it, so, You know!"

"Understood!" Guo Tailai instantly understood. The condition for old Finn to help solve the trouble must be to buy his shares in the theater chain.

"Although you, as a foreigner, will have some troubles in buying local theaters in North America, it is not unsolvable." Little Finn continued: "You can find out first, as for the problems you may encounter when buying theaters You don’t have to worry about trade commission investigations and antitrust bills, my dad can take care of it.”

"Thank you! Finn!" Of course, Guo Tailai would check it out from time to time, but a North American theater company sent it to his door, and it was still a gift, so he couldn't discourage the old Finn from wanting to repay.

While talking with Finn, the analog computer in Guo Tailai's body was already connected to the Internet. He first looked at the Paramount Act, and then briefly learned about the AMC theaters. To Guo Tailai's surprise, AMC was actually one of the three largest cinema chains in North America, ranking second. In 2002, it had just acquired General Cinema Line.

The full name of this theater line is American Multi-Cinema (AMC for short), and it is the first theater line to introduce multiple theaters. In addition, there are many firsts in the history of cinema. For example, introduce the stepped seats of the gymnasium into the theater, so as to ensure that the sight line of each seat is unobstructed; set the armrest to be adjustable, and lift the armrest to form a couple seat; set a cup holder on the armrest, To facilitate the audience to place drinks.

AMC's theaters are mainly concentrated in the center of large and medium-sized cities, and are the high-end mainstream theaters in the United States. In addition to the United States and Canada, there are theaters in the United Kingdom, France, Huaxia Xiangjiang, Spain and other regions. It currently has about 300 theaters with more than 4,000 screens, and the scale is quite amazing.

It is said that AMC Theaters is still preparing to acquire Loews Cineplex Entertainment theaters recently. If successful, it will have 347 theaters and more than 5,000 screens.

From the looks of it, this theater has a bright future! There is something wrong!

While thinking about it, Lin Jiayi rushed back and reported to Guo Tailai: "I have already asked the top management of Marvel to conduct a self-examination. It should be cleaned up. After they solve all the problems, let them start a new Marvel universe. plan."

"Also..." Lin Jiayi looked at Guo Tailai and hesitated for a moment.

"It's okay, Jiajia, just say what you think." Guo Tailai smiled at Lin Jiayi: "Don't worry, I won't listen to you."

"I suggest you not to return Spider-Man and Hulk back to Marvel." Lin Jiayi did not hesitate, and said through gritted teeth: "I know you have a very good relationship with MJ, and MJ also likes Spider-Man, but Spider-Man and The rights to the Hulk are better off with another company."

"It can be considered!" Guo Tailai knew that Lin Jiayi would definitely not harm him, so he replied with a smile: "As long as the reason is sufficient."

"The reason is simple." Lin Jiayi said with a smile: "These two copyrights are equivalent to being bought back by you with 500 million U.S. dollars. If it is returned to Marvel, is this part of the value considered a capital increase or a loan? If it is a capital increase, MJ and Li and Marvel The senior management of Weiwei must increase the capital in the same proportion, otherwise it will have to dilute the shares. But not everyone can take out so much money in proportion, so it will cause greater instability to Marvel during the liquidation period.”

"It makes sense!" Guo Tailai agreed with Lin Jiayi's words: "Forcibly increasing the capital, maybe they will think that I am deliberately diluting their shares."

"There is also a big problem with borrowing." Lin Jiayi continued to analyze: "Although you, the boss, are the major shareholder and have the right to make the decision to borrow, but such a large loan, other shareholders have to return it in proportion. Now the profitability is worrying. Marvel, I'm afraid I don't dare to take such a risk."

"Besides, there are other benefits to having the copyrights of these two character series in another company." Lin Jiayi is wholeheartedly thinking of Guo Tailai: "Marvel can be authorized to add these two characters in the Marvel Universe , but the division can be negotiated separately, together with the copyrights of other characters of Artisan Entertainment, they can also be combined to restrict Marvel. Once the Marvel universe is successfully developed, it will not allow Marvel to dominate."

"Okay!" Guo Tailai was persuaded: "You can arrange this matter. But I can still ask MJ to play the role of Spider-Man, is that okay?"

"Of course!" Lin Jiayi laughed, stood up and went back to work: "There is no problem at all."

"Jiajia!" Without waiting for Lin Jiayi to make arrangements, Guo Tailai stopped her again: "If we have a chance to own an American cinema company, will we do it?"

"It's hard, isn't it?" Lin Jiayi had an in-depth understanding of this, and shook her head directly: "Several large theaters are definitely not easy to get, and small theaters are located in remote places. There are not too many theaters and screens, and it is difficult to operate. Quite taxing."

"AMC." Guo Tailai said the name casually.

"Then what are you waiting for? Buy it!" Upon hearing the name, Lin Jiayi replied decisively without even thinking about it.

"Okay!" Guo Tailai nodded: "Then prepare the negotiating team!"